Mini - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

📉 Compare Mini models

The following chart shows the Mini models that have had the most problems reported. Note that a model on the top of the list may simply indicate that it is a popular model rather than a problematic car. For example, over the years, Mini has sold far more Cooper model cars than the JCW model.

📊 Number of problems reported for all models of Mini built between 2026 and 2001

Owners of Mini cars have reported a total of 5,881 problems across all Mini models built from 2026 to 2001. The average number of problems per model year in this period, reported across all Mini models, is 226.2. Cars from Mini's 2005 model year have the most problems reported (1,010 problems).

🔎 Common problems of Mini Vehicles

The following chart shows the most common problems reported across all models of Mini cars. The number one most common problem of Mini cars is related to the vehicle's steering, with 1,660 problems reported. The second most common Mini car problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (1,069 problems).

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