2010 Mini Cooper Reliability ReportKeepScore 62/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2010 Mini Cooper
- Scores 10 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2012 Mini Cooper earns a 72.
- The system most likely to surface first: engine (n14 turbocharged) (critical severity).
- Has 2 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the equipment:other:labels.
2010 Mini Cooper: Buy or Avoid?
The 2010 Mini Cooper, particularly the turbocharged 'S' and JCW variants, is a high-risk proposition due to widespread, expensive engine issues. While undeniably fun to drive, prospective owners must budget heavily for potential repairs and seek out a diligently maintained base model to mitigate some of the financial pain.
Biggest Strengths
- Engaging driving dynamics
- Distinctive, iconic styling
- Fuel efficiency (base model)
2010 Mini Cooper — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2010 Mini Cooper. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2010 Mini Cooper
2 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MINI COOPER AND COOPER S VEHICLES FOR FAILING COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH WHEELS, BUT THEIR LABEL STATES THAT THEY WERE EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH WHEELS. ALSO THE TIRE PRESSURE STATED ON THE LABEL FOR THE COOPER S IS INCORRECT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
What breaks on the 2010 Mini Cooper?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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