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Reliability Database
Mini

Cooper

Subcompact SUV
Best Engine ❌ Avoid (1.0)
17 Generations
12 Engines Rated
5,618 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
9 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid

Generation Timeline

2002 2002
0 engines
269 complaints 🔥 13
→
2003 2003
2 engines
537 complaints 🔥 48 ☠ 1
0.8L 2-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.8)
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2004 2004
0 engines
1,058 complaints 🔥 28 ☠ 2
→
2005 2005
1 engine
842 complaints 🔥 36 ☠ 1
4.8L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.8)
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2006 2006
0 engines
449 complaints 🔥 19
→
2007 2007
0 engines
380 complaints 🔥 23
→
2008 2008
1 engine
299 complaints 🔥 16
3.0L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.8)
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2009 2009
0 engines
196 complaints 🔥 12
→
2010 2010
2 engines
161 complaints 🔥 13
1.6L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
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2011 2011
2 engines
326 complaints 🔥 36
1.6L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
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2012 2012
0 engines
186 complaints 🔥 19
→
2013 2013
0 engines
372 complaints
→
2014 2014
1 engine
94 complaints 🔥 4
1.6L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.2)
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2015 2015
1 engine
301 complaints 🔥 4
1.6L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.2)
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2016 2016
0 engines
86 complaints 🔥 2
→
2017 2017
2 engines
41 complaints
1.6L ✅ Recommended (4.8)
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2021 2021
0 engines
21 complaints 🔥 3
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