MINI Cooper vs. Ford Explorer Reliability Comparisons
You won't find MINI Cooper or Ford Explorer reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the MINI Cooper and the Ford Explorer truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track MINI Cooper and Ford Explorer reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the MINI Cooper and the Ford Explorer were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the MINI Cooper and the Ford Explorer have been recently.
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MINI Cooper Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
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.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the MINI Cooper
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about MINI Cooper Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the MINI Cooper: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
3.5 years of ownership, only serious problem was a leaking thermostat housing, apparently a common defect on this vehicle. Covered under warranty. Full brake and rotor job was just performed with only 35K miles, that is my only complaint. |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
After the inital problems when I picked up my car, the car has been nearly bullet proof. Only routine maintenance. |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
So far (6 years) it has been pretty good and better than most of my other vehicles. |
| Reliability and Durability of the MINI Cooper: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
In two years of driving, I have not experienced any mechanical breakdowns with my MINI. Even then, I still have reservations regarding its reliability. So far, there have been two recalls on this particular year and model, one involving a failure that could result in a fire! In addition, an intermittent problem with the low oil pressure sensor and an unexplained check engine illumination has caused me to loose sleep at one point. While these have all been fixed under warranty, I worry about the out-of-pocket cost of maintaining this baby. |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
60k miles and I'm looking for a new car. Love the car but it can't go woot constant repairs. 2 timing chain repairs fuel pressure pump, carbon buildup, clutch replacement, nav DVD drive. |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had the car for 4 months and it has spent 3 weeks in the shop. 3 warning lights, a fog light, intermittent whippers not working, etc. Way to many issues for a new car and the service is only average at best. |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Too many repairs, dealer WAY too expensive. |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Reliability and durability , especially during the first couple of years was spotty. A number of transmission and motor problems were experienced. 2005 models and later appear to have the vast majority of these bugs worked out. |
| 2002 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
over $2000 in repairs in 2 years, 20K miles |
What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Explorer Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Ford Explorer.
