Mini Cooper Roadster: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Mini Cooper Roadster model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 68 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 79.4 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2013 | 49 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 Low | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2014 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 97.0 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2015 | 53 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 37.7 Medium | ENGINE |
Across 4 model years, the 2014 Mini Cooper Roadster carries the highest severity index (97.0, driven by electrical system), while the 2013 is the cleanest at 8.2.
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.