2014 Mini Cooper Roadster: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
33
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
2
Injuries
97.0
Severity index
Severity index 97.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 24.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | 24.2% |
| ENGINE | 8 | 24.2% |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 12.1% |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 6.1% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 6.1% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 6.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 6.1% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 8 of 33 complaints (24.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.