Model year
2018 MINI Cooper
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2018 MINI Cooper (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 26–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,550–$3,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 187 complaints
- 2003 320 complaints
- 2004 282 complaints
- 2005 372 complaints
- 2006 200 complaints
- 2007 117 complaints
- 2008 116 complaints
- 2009 151 complaints
- 2010 92 complaints
- 2011 83 complaints
- 2012 66 complaints
- 2013 47 complaints
- 2014 34 complaints
- 2015 56 complaints
- 2016 28 complaints
- 2017 28 complaints
- 2018 8 complaints
- 2019 12 complaints
- 2020 7 complaints
- 2021 7 complaints
- 2022 6 complaints
- 2023 7 complaints
- 2024 1 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Convertible · 1.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door · 1.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door · 1.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| Cooper Convertible · 1.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $2,550 |
| Cooper S Convertible · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| Cooper S Convertible · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door · 1.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 | 38 | 32 | — | — | $2,550 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door · 1.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $2,550 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 2 door · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 2 door · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 4 door · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 4 door · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
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