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MINI COOPER WORKS

3 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 2014–2014.

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Model years
1

The MINICOOPER WORKS appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 3 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 1 model year (2014–2014). That averages roughly 3 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year.

NHTSA has 9 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
20143

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NHTSA Investigations

PE11036Preliminary EvaluationClosed2011-10-11

Engine compartment fire

EA11005Engineering AnalysisClosed2011-05-04

Loss of power steering assist

EA08020Engineering AnalysisClosed2008-08-29

EXHAUST PIPE BURNS

PE08031Preliminary EvaluationClosed2008-04-28

EXHAUST PIPE BURNS

EA07011Engineering AnalysisClosed2007-08-14

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

PE05053Preliminary EvaluationClosed2005-09-27

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION

DP05006Defect PetitionClosed2005-09-19

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION

EA85035Engineering AnalysisClosed1985-07-29

SEPARATION

EA85008Engineering AnalysisClosed1985-02-14

REAR SUSPENSION OVERLOAD

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the MINI COOPER WORKS?▼
The MINI COOPER WORKS has received 3 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2014 to 2014, with 0 recalls. That averages about 3 complaints per model year.
What years of MINI COOPER WORKS are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the MINI COOPER WORKS from 2014 to 2014 (1 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the MINI COOPER WORKS have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many MINI COOPER WORKS model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common MINI COOPER WORKS complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the MINI COOPER WORKS are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my MINI COOPER WORKS has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. MINI COOPER WORKS totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.