2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
27
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
The 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE has received a total of 27 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (8 complaints), Air Bags (6 complaints), and Electrical System (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE, potentially affecting up to 12 vehicles.
Recall 09V143000 — TIRES
| 12 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING 12 MY 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE DELIVERED WITH 15-INCH WHEELS INSTEAD OF 16-INCH WHEELS AS INTENDED, AND THE TIRE LABEL INDICATES 16 INCH WHEELS.
Consequence: THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TIRE LABEL AS REQUIRED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 15 INCH WHEELS WITH 16-INCH WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-646-4772.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
27 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I was driving my vehicle and the driver's side airbag in the seat went off unexpectedly during normal driving operation. I was the only person in the vehicle and was able to stop quickly and safely. The problem has not been checked or inspected by anyone. There was no warnings that had indicated a problem.
While driving the car the engine stalls due to timing chain issues . These timing chain issues were part of a safety recall but this car's vin number doesn't qualify! The car will stall at full speed
1.Electronic power steering gearbox. Connections almost caught on fire. And yes it is available for inspection upon request. 2. If it would’ve caught on fire. the whole vehicle would’ve torched. I noticed there’s a lot of Mini Cooper engine fires. 3. No it has not been confirmed by dealer. 4. No it has not been inspected by the manufacturer. I didn’t feel it was safe to drive the vehicle. I did make them aware of it and ask him how much a New power steering gearbox would be. they said $2200 just for the part. Will also need the connecting wiring also.. so that will ensure more cost. 5. There was no warning lamps messages or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. Not sure exactly when it first appeared. But there are several Mini Cooper‘s that have electrical fires and I just think I caught mine before it went to that level.
1.Electronic power steering gearbox. Connections almost caught on fire. And yes it is available for inspection upon request. 2. If it would’ve caught on fire. the whole vehicle would’ve torched. I noticed there’s a lot of Mini Cooper engine fires. 3. No it has not been confirmed by dealer. 4. No it has not been inspected by the manufacturer. I didn’t feel it was safe to drive the vehicle. I did make them aware of it and ask him how much a New power steering gearbox would be. they said $2200 just for the part. Will also need the connecting wiring also.. so that will ensure more cost. 5. There was no warning lamps messages or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. Not sure exactly when it first appeared. But there are several Mini Cooper‘s that have electrical fires and I just think I caught mine before it went to that level.
Safety Rating for the 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
BMWNOV0313 — EQUIPMENT
This is an update to the Delivery Stop that was issued on certain 2014 model year MINI Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works Convertibles produced between July and October 2013. During closing, it is possible that the convertible top locating pin is not correctly positioned in the landing plate...
BMWNOV1113 — STRUCTURE
This is an update to the Delivery Stop that was issued on certain 2014 model year MINI Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works Convertibles produced between July and October 2013. During closing, it is possible that the convertible top locating pin is not correctly positioned in the landing plate,...
SIM-63-01-10 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MINI: CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE BUT LIGHTS ARE OPERATING NORMALLY. INTERMITTENTLY, A BULB OUT CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED, BUT ALL BULBS APPEAR TO BE WORKING NORMALLY. MODELS R55, 56, 57. *PE
SIM-72-01-09 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
MINI: FRONT SAFETY BELT IS TWISTED OR SLOW TO RETRACT. WHEN FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT RETRACTS INTO THE SIDE PANEL, IT BECOMES TWISTED INSIDE THE PANEL. EVEN WHEN UNTWISTED, THE BELT MAY RETRACT SLOWLY.
SI-M61-02-09 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MINI: SERVICE ACTION-PROGRAM CONTROL MODULES (FRM). AN ERROR IN THE FOOTWELL MODULE (FRM) SOFTWARE MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF WINDOW INITIALIZATION FOR R57 (MINI CONVERTIBLE) ON SOME MODELS. WHEN WIND WINDOW INITIALIZATION IS LOST, THE WINDOW REMAINS IN THE SHORT LIFT POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED, AND THE...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 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 — 7 complaints
- 2008 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 10 complaints
- 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE (current)
- 2011 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2012 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2013 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
Other MINI Models
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- 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