Mini Cooper Roadster years to avoid
Every Mini Cooper Roadster model year on file (2012-2015), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2014
Worst year on file
69.9
Severity index
Electrical System
Most-reported system
2013
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 Mini Cooper Roadster | 69.9 Medium | 33 | Electrical System |
| 2 | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | 68.4 Medium | 68 | Electrical System |
| 3 | 2015 Mini Cooper Roadster | 52.9 Medium | 53 | Engine |
| 4 | 2013 Mini Cooper Roadster | 43.6 Low | 49 | Electrical System |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Mini Cooper Roadster complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 68 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 68.4 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2013 | 49 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 43.6 Low | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2014 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 69.9 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2015 | 53 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 52.9 Medium | ENGINE |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.