Model-year record
2018 Mini Cooper
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The current record contains zero owner complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and no NHTSA crash rating. An empty record is not proof that this model year is reliable or problem-free.
Complaints filed
6
Reports to NHTSA, 2018
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
27
EPA estimate
Known issues
Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (33% of 6 reports), followed by electrical system (33%).
Share of all 6 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11149854, ODI 11078335.
Individual complaint reports(6)
Showing the 6 most recent reportsElectrical SystemJan 2023 · ODI 11501799Details +Close −
UNKNOWN Driver side tail light socket. All lights stopped working. Took out the socket and the wiring harness connector burned up
- Reported
- Jan 2023
- Incident date
- Jan 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemDec 2022 · ODI 11496400Details +Close −
Driving at low speed piercing loud noises came from speakers, buzzing and whining. Noise stayed on with ignition on or off and radio on or off. This occurred two more times on way home. Am waiting for dealer appointment. Have not driven vehicle since.
- Reported
- Dec 2022
- Incident date
- Dec 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
EngineNov 2021 · ODI 11440369Details +Close −
Took car into mini dealer for clunking noise problem. Dealer indicated motor mounts were cracked and needed to be replaced. Another customer at dealer was also having motor mounts replaced. His car was also 4 yrs old with 32K miles on it. Mount replacement was not covered under warranty as the car was 4 yrs and 3 months since warranty was activated and coverage ended at 4 yrs.
- Reported
- Nov 2021
- Incident date
- Nov 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherApr 2019 · ODI 11195306 · crashDetails +Close −
FEBRUARY 21, 2019 I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND THE BRAKES TEMPORARILY FAILED. WHEN I PUMPED THEM A SECOND TIME THEY CAME TO A STOP, HOWEVER BY THEN THE CAR AND I HAD GONE OVER A HEDGE AND SIDE SWIPED A TREE. BMW NORTH AMERICA COULD NOT FIND ANY WARNING ON MARCH 11, 2019 WHEN THEY REVIEWED THE SYSTEMS, NO WARNINGS AT ALL, NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I WAS TURNING IN TO A FAMILIAR PARKING LOT AT A SLOW SPEED.
- Reported
- Apr 2019
- Incident date
- Feb 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash
Air BagsNov 2018 · ODI 11149854 · crash · 3 injuriesDetails +Close −
MY 2018 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN S WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER DRIVER WHO WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50-60MPH. WE WERE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 13 MPH AT TIME OF IMPACT AND THE FRONT, KNEE OR SIDE AIR BAG(S) DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE ACCIDENT AS A DASH CAM WAS IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
- Reported
- Nov 2018
- Incident date
- Oct 2018
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash 3 injuries
Air BagsMar 2018 · ODI 11078335 · crashDetails +Close −
I WAS AT A STOP BECAUSE TRAFFIC WAS BACKED UP IN TOWN NEAR THE HIGHWAY ENTRANCE AND A CAR REAR ENDED ME, PUSHING ME INTO THE CAR AHEAD. THE REAR CAR WAS MOVING AT AT LEAST 20 MPH. WITH A REAR END AND HEAD ON COLLISION AT THAT SPEED, MY AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT.
- Reported
- Mar 2018
- Incident date
- Feb 2018
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door | 1.5L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 28 | 37 | 32 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door | 1.5L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 28 | 38 | 32 |
| Cooper Convertible | 1.5L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 28 | 37 | 32 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door | 1.5L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 27 | 35 | 30 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door | 1.5L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 27 | 35 | 30 |
| Cooper Convertible | 1.5L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 27 | 35 | 30 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 4 door | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 25 | 32 | 28 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 2 door | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 25 | 32 | 28 |
| Cooper S Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 25 | 33 | 28 |
| Cooper Countryman | 1.5L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 24 | 34 | 28 |
| Cooper Clubman | 1.5L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 24 | 34 | 28 |
| Cooper SE Countryman All4 | 1.5L 3-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| Cooper S Countryman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 | 32 | 27 |
| Cooper S Clubman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 | 32 | 27 |
| Cooper Countryman | 1.5L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 24 | 32 | 27 |
| Cooper Clubman | 1.5L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 24 | 32 | 27 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 4 door | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 23 | 32 | 26 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 2 door | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 23 | 32 | 26 |
| Cooper S Countryman All4 | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 | 31 | 26 |
| Cooper S Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 23 | 32 | 26 |
| Cooper S Clubman All4 | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 | 31 | 26 |
| Cooper Countryman All4 | 1.5L 3-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 22 | 32 | 26 |
| Cooper Clubman All4 | 1.5L 3-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 22 | 32 | 26 |
| Cooper Clubman All4 | 1.5L 3-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 | 31 | 26 |
| Cooper S Clubman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 22 | 31 | 25 |
| Cooper Countryman All4 | 1.5L 3-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 | 30 | 25 |
| Cooper S Countryman All4 | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 21 | 31 | 24 |
| Cooper S Clubman All4 | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 21 | 30 | 24 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2018 Mini Cooper: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2018 Mini Cooper?
Owners filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the 2018 Mini Cooper. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2018 Mini Cooper?
The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (33% of complaints) and electrical system (33%).
How many recalls does the 2018 Mini Cooper have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2018 Mini Cooper as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Mini Cooper get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Mini Cooper between 24 and 32 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.