The Lemon Index

All cars · Mini Cooper · 2024

2024 Mini Cooper. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints2NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes50%
Engine50%
Visibility50%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
200000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 31

Mini filed 31 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • The left charge air line can fail and cause an induction leak
  • Due to a manufacturing defect, the left charge air line can fail and cause an induction leak
  • A Check Control message displays for Transmission oil service required (ID 2120)

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mini Cooper SE 3 HB FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

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
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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