The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mini Cooper · 2022
2022 Mini Cooper. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Lemon Index28100 = average car
Complaints7NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold20,012U.S. model year
Per 100K sold35complaints
Complaint rank#3 of 16among the 16 scored Mini Cooper model years (2005–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 14% |
| Seat belts | 14% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 14% |
| Tires | 14% |
| Body structure | 14% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 25
Mini filed 25 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near…
- The following complaints may be noticed while slow maneuvering with a steering input of…
- It is possible that the guide stem (aka rotational axis) on the wind deflector can break, upon…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Cooper SE 3 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S7) | FWD | 29 / 38 / 32 | Premium | $2,400 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 27 / 37 / 31 | Premium | $2,500 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S7) | FWD | 27 / 36 / 30 | Premium | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 23 / 33 / 26 | Premium | $3,000 |
| Electric | Auto (A1) | FWD | 119 / 100 / 110 | Electricity | $700 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2014–2024 Mini Cooper, 38.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 4 | 485K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 2 | 238K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 158K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 76K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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