2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
The 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (4 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE, potentially affecting up to 92,120 vehicles.
Recall 15V205000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 91,800 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not...
Consequence: An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
View full details →Recall 07V533000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 320 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE TIRE SIZE AND CORRESPONDING TIRE PRESSURE BE INDICATED ON THE LABEL AND THE LABEL DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO THE ACTUAL TIRES MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR AND TIRE DAMAGE WHICH COULD LEAD TO UNFAVORABLE DRIVING CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MINI AT 1-866-275-6464.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE. WHILE PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END SUSTAINED FIRE DAMAGE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, DEALER, OR INSURANCE COMPANY TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
I SCHEDULED 2 APPOINTMENTS WITH BRIAN HARRIS MINI. THEY HAD MY VEHICLE FOR AROUND 8 HOURS AND BOTH TIMES THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS BROKEN. NOW ALL OF MY AIRBAG LIGHTS ARE ON AND I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF THE DRIVER AIRBAG IS FUNCTIONING. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL ME AS SOON AS ANOTHER PART CAME IN AND COME PICK UP MY VEHICLE SO I DIDN'T HAVE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO LEAVE IT THERE. I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THEM IN 2 WEEKS. I EVEN CONTACTED MINIUSA ABOUT THIS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONED AND THE GAUGES DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTION MALFUNCTIONED, BUT IT DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000...UPDATED 11/03/14 *BF UPDATED 4/28/2015 *JS
THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR TURNS OFF THE AIR BAGS BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE MAT SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY WITH A PASSENGER. MINI HAS A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX TO REPLACE THE SENSOR AT ABOUT $1200. HUNDREDS OF MINI OWNERS COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND MINI WILL NOT FIX IT. BMW ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE SAME PART. *TR
THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IS ALSO ON EVEN IF THERE IS A PASSENGER SEATING. THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART (POSSIBLY THE AIRBAG WEIGHT SENSOR) ITS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED IF THE AIRBAGS DO NOT DEPLOY. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM FOR THE 02-06 MODELS AND THIS RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED FOR LATER MODELS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
- 2005 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 115 complaints
- 2006 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 38 complaints
- 2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE (current)
- 2008 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 10 complaints
- 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 27 complaints
- 2011 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2012 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
Other MINI Models
- MINI COOPER — 2,830 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S — 2,176 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 180 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CLUBMAN — 171 total complaints
- MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN — 161 total complaints
- MINI COUNTRYMAN — 145 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN — 119 total complaints
- MINI CLUBMAN — 92 total complaints