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2009 Mini Cooper

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Cooper years

Owner complaints for the 2009 Mini Cooper are substantially higher than the model-year median of 40.5.

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151Owner complaints

Model-year median: 40.5

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
200
2006117
2007115
2008151
200992
201083
201166
2012
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Air Bags
62Engine
46Electrical System
25Seat Belts
8Unknown Or Other
6
All reported categories
Fuel/propulsion System
5Power Train
5Engine And Engine Cooling
4Seats
4Steering
4Exterior Lighting
3Structure
3Vehicle Speed Control
3Electronic Stability Control (esc)
2Wheels
2Fuel System, Gasoline
1Service Brakes
1Visibility
1Visibility/wiper
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

118 reports with mileage · 33 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 62 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports11 fire reports3 injury reports

Power Train complaints

5 reports
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128,500 miles · Oct 3, 2018
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

LIGHT IS COMING ON AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTS SMOOTHLY BUT WHEN YOU DECELERATE IT BUCKS DOWN. IT HAPPENS ANYWHERE ON THE ROADS WHEN DRIVING AND YOU DECELERATE. THE LIGHT THAT INDICATES ISSUE WITH TRANSMISSION, IN THE BOOK IT SAYS I WON'T BE ABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK BUT THERE IS NO ISSUE SHIFTING OUT OF PARK, SO NOT SURE IF IT IS C…

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LIGHT IS COMING ON AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTS SMOOTHLY BUT WHEN YOU DECELERATE IT BUCKS DOWN. IT HAPPENS ANYWHERE ON THE ROADS WHEN DRIVING AND YOU DECELERATE. THE LIGHT THAT INDICATES ISSUE WITH TRANSMISSION, IN THE BOOK IT SAYS I WON'T BE ABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK BUT THERE IS NO ISSUE SHIFTING OUT OF PARK, SO NOT SURE IF IT IS CONSIDERED ELECTRICAL OR IF IT IS POWERTRAIN

NHTSA ODI #11133209

77,500 miles · May 8, 2014
EnginePower Train

NOTICED DECREASED ACCELERATION PERFORMANCE AND VISIBLY NOTICED LEAKING OIL FROM THE TOP OF THE TURBO SYSTEM NEXT TO THE HEAT SHIELD AFTER RETURNING HOME AFTER A DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY. MINI DEALER IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS A TURBO OIL FEED LINE LEAK. NOTICED ON NHTSA FORUMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH MINI OWNERS AND COULD B…

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NOTICED DECREASED ACCELERATION PERFORMANCE AND VISIBLY NOTICED LEAKING OIL FROM THE TOP OF THE TURBO SYSTEM NEXT TO THE HEAT SHIELD AFTER RETURNING HOME AFTER A DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY. MINI DEALER IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS A TURBO OIL FEED LINE LEAK. NOTICED ON NHTSA FORUMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH MINI OWNERS AND COULD BECOME A FIRE HAZARD UNDER THE HOOD IF NOT DETECTED AND QUICKLY REPAIRED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10587349

29,000 miles · Feb 20, 2013
EnginePower Train

THE TIMING TENSIONER ON MY MINI COOPER S BACKED OUT, RESULTING IN A MASSIVE OIL LOSS WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS IS APPARENTLY A KNOWN ISSUE BY MINI, BUT NO KNOWN RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED AT THIS POINT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10499379

Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train

2009 MINI COOPER. CONSUMER STATES THAT CLUTCH WAS COMPROMISED AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED. SHE WOULD LIKE THIS ISSUE TO BE LOOKED INTO. SHE PAID TO HAVE THE FLYWHEEL REPLACED. *KB THE FLYWHEEL WAS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THREE MONTHS. THE SECOND TIME THE FLYWHEEL WAS REPLACED, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS BURNT AND NO…

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2009 MINI COOPER. CONSUMER STATES THAT CLUTCH WAS COMPROMISED AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED. SHE WOULD LIKE THIS ISSUE TO BE LOOKED INTO. SHE PAID TO HAVE THE FLYWHEEL REPLACED. *KB THE FLYWHEEL WAS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THREE MONTHS. THE SECOND TIME THE FLYWHEEL WAS REPLACED, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS BURNT AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

NHTSA ODI #10380661

Mileage unknown · Aug 12, 2010
Power Train

A 2009 MINI COOPER CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE WAS REPLACED IN MAY OF 2010 AND IN AUGUST OF 2010 THE CLUTCH WENT AGAIN AND THIS TIME BURNT THE FLY WHEEL. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED SAFETY OF PASSENGER WAS COMPROMISED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10349086

Official recalls

1

23V337000 · Electrical System

May 11, 2023

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.