The Lemon Index

All cars · Mini Cooper · 2023

2023 Mini Cooper. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints7NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold20,974U.S. model year
Per 100K sold33complaints

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Tires29%
Engine14%
Electrical14%
Brakes14%
Hybrid system14%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
711000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 15

Mini filed 15 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Oscillations in the electric drive can occur
  • MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years
  • Once the Telematics Module (TCB2) enters sleep mode, a MINI Data Services trigger for Remote…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mini Cooper SE 3 HB FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 5

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 3-cyl turboAuto (AM-S7)FWD29 / 38 / 32Premium$2,400
1.5L 3-cyl turboManual 6-spdFWD27 / 37 / 31Premium$2,500
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (AM-S7)FWD27 / 36 / 30Premium$2,600
2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFWD23 / 33 / 27Premium$2,850
ElectricAuto (A1)FWD119 / 100 / 110Electricity$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.

TopicVideosViews
Gauges, lights & wiring4485K
Infotainment, battery & electrical2238K
Oil changes & service2158K
Transmission & shifter176K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2020–8–Airbags
202131722,970Electrical
202228720,012Airbags
2023–720,974Tires
2024–2–Brakes
2025–6–Stability control

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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