17 problems have been reported for the 2014 Mini Cooper S. The following chart shows the 8 most common problems for 2014 Mini Cooper S. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 6 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (3 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Equipment | |
| Air Bag | |
| Visibility | |
| Suspension | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Vehicle Speed Control |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2014 Mini Cooper S in the United States are 172 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Mini Cooper S owners in the last 8 years is 17, and the age of the vehicle is 8, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 17 / 172 / 8 * 1000 = 12.35.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Mini Cooper S model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2014 Mini Cooper S in 2014.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mini Cooper S, the following table can be used to compare the 2014 Mini Cooper S with the Mini Cooper S from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2014 Cooper S is 17 while the average number of problems reported for the 18 model years of the Mini Cooper S is 115.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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