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Worst Model Year:
2007
Worst Complaint:
premature clutch failure

We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Mini Cooper S (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.

The 2007 Mini Cooper S has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2007 Cooper S for premature clutch failure.

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Worst Reported Problems with the Cooper S

Latest Owner Complaints About the Cooper S

  • steering is loose -- 2005 Cooper S:

    • Reported: February 25, 2012
    • Location: Vero Beach, FL
    • Cost to Fix: N/A

    As time goes on owning this car it seems that the front end gets looser and the steering is tighter and I am afraid the steering will just stop working ,I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A COMPANY RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. There are numerous complaint about this issue why not let the mini company pay for ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2005 Cooper S owners.

  • car jerks when downshifting -- 2006 Cooper S:

    • Reported: January 17, 2012
    • Location: Anaheim, CA
    • Cost to Fix: N/A

    This car jerks a lot when downshifting in low speeds example from 40mph slowing down to 10mph or when going to a stop in red traffic light on intersections. The jerks is so strong that i though i was hit from behind by another car. Also during traffic.. example in rush hours.. when the speed ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2006 Cooper S owners.

  • leaking oil -- 2007 Cooper S:

    • Reported: January 11, 2012
    • Location: Riverside, CA
    • Cost to Fix: $718

    I think I got taken by Mini of Ontario.Ca. Called Mimni of America and talked to them twice and now they will not return my calls. how can a valve go bad at this low mileage.I have the old cover and hose that they replaced and the cover does not look the same as the original and the hose does ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2007 Cooper S owners.

  • timing chain broke -- 2008 Cooper S:

    • Reported: January 08, 2012
    • Location: Guelph, Ontario
    • Cost to Fix: Warranty

    So this car had issues with starting. It would knock around and i would have to turn it off and start again. I also noticed a sound like a lawn mower when starting it up. I went to the dealership and they said this was normal and that sometimes it wasn't firing on cylinder one. I also noticed ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 Cooper S owners.

  • air bag light on -- 2005 Cooper S:

    • Reported: December 29, 2011
    • Location: Watertown, MA
    • Cost to Fix: $1500

    Herb Chambers Mini of Boston, MA charged $1500+ to diagnose and repair condition that caused airbag light to show on dash. Replaced battery and cables, third brake light for about a third of the cost and $1000 to diagnose. Has anyone else had issues? Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2005 Cooper S owners.

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Most Common Cooper S Complaints

  1. #1: premature clutch failure on 2007 Cooper_S

  2. #2: unacceptable turbo lag on 2007 Cooper_S

  3. #3: side window shattered while driving on 2009 Cooper_S

  4. #4: engine failure on 2007 Cooper_S

  5. #5: air bag light on on 2005 Cooper_S

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