Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Mini Cooper
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Mini Cooper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 118 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V337000 Control Module in Footwell May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 47 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
- Electrical System 28 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 11 complaints
- Seat Belts 8 complaints
- Seats 8 complaints
Of the 118 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 118 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Mini Cooper is rated below average due to significant complaints about airbag and engine issues, alongside electrical system recalls. These factors suggest potential reliability concerns and higher maintenance costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $900–$1,500 | very common |
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $3,000–$5,000 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| engine cooling system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $750–$1,500 | occasional |
| seats | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Cooling system service every 60,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Inspect suspension annually
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light illumination
- Unusual engine noises
- Difficulty starting the engine
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Mini Cooper at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.