Mini Cooper S
Model Year Comparison
- Worst Model Year
- 2005
- Worst Category
- engine Problems
Here are total complaints by model year for the Mini Cooper S. Overall the worst problem category is Mini Cooper S engine problems.
Although the 2006 Mini Cooper S has the most overall complaints, we rate the 2005 model year as worse because of other possible factors such as higher repair cost or more problems at lower mileage. The most-reported problem is with the 2009 Mini Cooper S for timing chain broken.
Worst Mini Cooper S Problems
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#1: Transmission Clunks 2005 Cooper S
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $10,000
- Average Mileage:
- 68,000 mi
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#2: Timing Chain Broken 2009 Cooper S
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $2,900
- Average Mileage:
- 68,000 mi
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#3: Timing Chain Broke 2008 Cooper S
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $3,700
- Average Mileage:
- 55,000 mi