2010 MINI Cooper Problems and Repair Histories
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2010 MINI Coopers for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2010 MINI Cooper problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2010 MINI Cooper problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2010 MINI Cooper problems and repair histories that follow it.
MINI Cooper Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2010 | MINI Cooper | 36 Coopers, 8.3 months of data per Cooper, average 28700 miles 28 |
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2010 MINI Cooper
Engine not specified
| MINI Cooper in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | rattles (one dash rattle fixed, one not) hatch not aligned and noisy (noise fixed with redesigned latch, alignment not fixable outside of body shop) stereo would only "remember" previous settings about 50% of the time. told it was just the way MINI's are. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| MINI Cooper in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Had the hood scoop replaced. It was warping a bit from the heat and I am picky about things like that. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| MINI Cooper in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Car was dying immediately upon starting randomly and a warning light was going on and off. Had to have the car towed because I didnt want to drive it, and was given a replacement car for 2 days. This same problem happened 2 times so far |
| Jan | 2011 | 5000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| MINI Cooper in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 61000 | 168 | REPLACED BAT |
| MINI Cooper in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 11780 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 16120 | 0 | Injectors were clogged because of carbon build up. Oil was leaking from the oil pan. |
| MINI Cooper in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | Carbon build-up. They cleaned it up using walnut shells, or something like that. It was covered by the warranty. No cost out of pocket. | |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| MINI Cooper in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 23000 | 0 | Seat cover was replaced because of cracking on the side |
2010 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| MINI Cooper in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | Car would go Hard into forward gears after being in reverse and visa versa. Dealership said defective transmission and ordered one from germany, loaner car for a month while being fixed. Was told defective transmission, new one flown in from Germany free of charge, was given a loaner car for a month. | |
| Aug | 2012 | 0 | Went in for yearly service and had a clicking clutch from the pedal when depressed. Dealer says its a defective part and replaced the clutch. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| MINI Cooper in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | Timing chain 'cold start' rattle issue fixed along with VANOS unit. |
| Jan | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | Corrosion to the 18" Crown alloys. |
| Aug | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | Passenger sun visor broken flap. |
| MINI Cooper in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | Replaced timing chain tensioner. |
| Mar | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| MINI Cooper in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | Engine light on again. Taken to shop. Problem due they think to cooling system. Car may have to be traded in for another car-on a trade assist. |
| Aug | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | The dealer provided a trade assist and we obtained a new 2012 mini cooper. The 2010 had thermostat, engine and convertible top issues since delivery. |
| MINI Cooper in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | USB port dead, module replaced same day |
| Aug | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | noisy ac compressor, fixed by adding a part per TSB |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| MINI Cooper in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | Replaced seals on low pressure fuel pump vapor recirculation after check engine light came on | |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| MINI Cooper in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Rear hatch release did not function. Part replaced. New part works, but required painting. New paint is poor match for body. Car has numerous interior rattles. Dealer attempted repair of sunroof rattle. Unsuccessful. Bluetooth speakerphone is useless above 60mph. No one can hear me during call. Dealer attempted to improve the problem with minor mod to microphone. No improvement. Passenger seat back release handle wouldn't retract fully. Spring reconnected by dealer. Problem solved. |
| May | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Bluetooth speakerphone is useless at highway speeds. People can't hear me clearly over background noise. Mechanic removed headliner and may have fixed some rattle. Either the rattle came back immediately, or there is another one present. For such an expensive car the interior is put together very poorly. Rattles have been a problem all along. |
| Jan | 2013 | 50000 | 0 | Valve cover cracked. Apparently a known problem which Mini fixed by switching to a different part supplier. Luckily mine failed while still under warranty. |
| MINI Cooper in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Hood scoop warped due to heat from turbo. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| MINI Cooper in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | left door and dashboard were rattling, stuff was glued back. |
| May | 2011 | 17000 | 0 | rattles from the tach were fixed |
| Dec | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | "Timing chain tensioner had become loose and had backed up" |
| Feb | 2012 | 33000 | 0 | Cold start engine knocking came back, last time the issue was resolved by fixing the timing chain. Unfortunately problem could not be reproduced at dealer. |
| Apr | 2012 | 37000 | 0 | Cold Start engine knocking issue again. Dealer did not attempt to solve it, I know because the dealer did not take the car for a test drive to replicate the issue. |
| Sep | 2012 | 47000 | 0 | Took car to new dealer, who determined the root cause of cold start engine noise.Issue was the purge valve in the emissions system, which was replaced by dealer under warranty. |
| Jan | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| MINI Cooper in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Loose connection on the iPod connector. It's okay when it's not moved but touching the iPod while it's on creates static through speakers. They replaced the cable but that didn't help. |
| Apr | 2013 | 47000 | 0 | Uneven brake wear. The outer side of the brake pad on one front wheel was worn to less than 10% while the rest of the pads were 50%. No indication that was happening until I learned it while getting my tires rotated (no sensor alert). |
| MINI Cooper in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Rattle from rear hatch Unable to unlock driver side door |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| MINI Cooper in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 48000 | 0 | wire harness was moved due to rubbing toghether, causing a fault code. |
| Nov | 2012 | 79300 | 50 | oil filter housing gasket replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| MINI Cooper in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Front brakes worn. Replaced under 36,000 mile service plan. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| MINI Cooper in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | iPod controls were not working as documented through the MINI radio system. Turned out to be user error not identified by Dealer. |
| Oct | 2012 | 36000 | 0 | Brake pad sensor failed and needed replacement. Known issue with Mini Cooper. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| MINI Cooper in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 2300 | 0 | Trunk release button did not work on delivery. Trunk lock assembly replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| MINI Cooper in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 0 | Emissions Hose was loose, causing CEL to come on. | |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| MINI Cooper in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 18000 | 100 | timing cover gasket |
| Jan | 2012 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| MINI Cooper in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | USB and DC outlet were repaired. |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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