2008 MINI Cooper Convertible recalls and problems

The 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible has 1 recall and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

Pictured: a 2009 model; the 2008 may differ in details. Photo: 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2008 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 10 Cooper Convertible model years — 5th most.

1recalls

9complaints

0crashes

1fires

1injuries

60,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Air Bags

Apr 6, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V205000 · 91,800 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.

Risk: An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2008 vs. other MINI Cooper Convertible years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible, the latest from Apr 6, 2015 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (3), power train (2), seats (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.