2013 Mini Cooper roadster problems
The Mini Coupé and Mini Roadster are two-seater sports cars that were engineered and manufactured by German automaker BMW under the Mini marque between 2011 and 2015.
The hardtop Coupé was unveiled in June 2011 and formally launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011. Production was shown in the 2011 documentary Megafactories. It is the first two-seater Mini. It was joined by a convertible version called Mini Roadster in 2012, following its showing as a concept car in 2009. The Coupé is known by the internal code R58 and the Roadster by code R59.
In February 2015 Mini announced the end of production for both models.
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Common 2013 Mini Cooper roadster problems
The MINI Cooper Roadster, produced between 2012 and 2015, is a popular two-seater sports car with a convertible top. While it has many positive attributes, there are common issues that potential buyers should be aware of, particularly when considering earlier model years.
- Engine Diagnostic Light: One common issue reported by MINI Cooper Roadster owners is the engine diagnostic light not turning off. This could indicate various problems, from minor issues to more serious engine malfunctions.
- Engine Failure: Some owners have experienced engine failure, which can be a significant concern for potential buyers. While this issue is not as common as others, it is still a possibility, especially in earlier model years.
- Oil Changes or Oil Dripping: Another common problem with the MINI Cooper Roadster is related to oil changes or oil dripping from the car. This could be due to issues with the oil filter, oil pump, or other components of the engine.
- Low Pressure in the Fuel Pump: In the 1.6 petrol engine, there have been reports of low pressure in the fuel pump, which can lead to low pressure in the oil pump. This can starve the timing chain of oil on start-up, causing stretching and potential engine damage.
- Oil Leaks from the Timing Chain Tensioner: There have also been reports of oil leaks from the timing chain tensioner, which can be caused by an O-ring in the oil filter housing dislodging due to its small size.
- Teething Rattles: Some secondhand MINI Roadster examples may suffer from teething rattles, which can be a sign of poor build quality or assembly issues.
- Boot Unlock Button Not Working: Some owners have reported issues with the boot unlock button not working on the keyfob, which can be an inconvenience and require a visit to a dealership or mechanic for repair.
- Faulty Active Spoiler: A number of Roadster buyers have found that the ride is rather over-rough, and a cure for that is to fit a set of Continental Contisport3 205/45 R17 tyres. Additionally, some owners have reported faulty active spoilers, which should be checked during the purchasing process.
When considering a MINI Cooper Roadster, potential buyers should be aware of these common issues, particularly in earlier model years. However, it is worth noting that the car received generally positive reviews and has a high owner satisfaction rating, with 100% of people recommending it to a friend.
What issues does a 2013 Mini Cooper have?
Owner Reported Trouble Spots
- Exhaust. Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks. ...
- Engine Minor. ...
- Noises And Leaks. ...
- Steering And Suspension. ...
- Fuel System/Emissions. ...
- Climate System. ...
- Transmission Major. ...
- Body Hardware.
Is 2013 a good year for mini?
A 2013 MINI is lower than average when compared across all MINI generations but the most reliable when only compared against 2nd generation MINIs. Compared to other car brands, MINI is on par with the other german brands but below the reliability of a Honda or Toyota.
What is the most common problem with Mini Cooper?
Issue #1: Engine Overheating in Mini Cooper S (2007-2010)
Oil cooler leaks have also been reported on some vehicles. These problems cause the engine to gradually overheat, leading to coolant loss and severe damage if left unchecked. Head gasket failure is a common result of the engine overheating in the R56 Cooper S.
What year is bad for Mini Cooper?
According to Consumer Reports surveys, Mini Cooper released from 2006–2012 is considered the worst years. Having said that, there have been problems in the earlier 2000's as well. First and second-generation MINI's had quite a few problems, of which the most significant was the transmission malfunction.
2013 Mini Cooper roadster car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mini Cooper roadster problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Seat belts problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2013 Mini Cooper roadster vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2013 Mini Cooper roadster
The NHTSA has received 48 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2013 Mini Cooper roadster. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2013 Mini Cooper roadster vehicles.
2024-10-24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-01
- VIN: WMWSU3C56DT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: Passenger occupancy sensor malfunctions all the time and there are hundreds of claims regarding this issue but was never addressed by the manufacturer The same issue prompted a recall in older models but has not been corrected in newer ones
2024-09-28
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-16
- VIN: WMWSU3C53DT
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
- Summary: As per NHTSA there was a recall the replace OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT but I never received recall notice and just passed 10 years with 40K millage and started getting air bag light, dealer is not replacing it under warranty, if they was a recall they should have replaced my seat earlier so that I would not have this issue today. is there a way to extend warranty to longer time or recall all the cars and replace them so that we do not have to spend 2k to replace it? "01 11 16_OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES"
2024-08-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-16
- VIN: WMWSU3C5XDT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Blinkers stopped working and windows are no long rolling down
2024-06-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-18
- VIN: WMWSU3C54DT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-03-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-07
- VIN: WMWSU3C53DT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-03-04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-04
- VIN: WMWSU3C51DT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-03-01
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-28
- VIN: WMWSU3C5XDT
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Freeze plug randomly popped out while driving causing vehicle to stall in the middle of traffic almost causing a major accident and or death. Research indicates there has been numerous complaints by Mini Cooper owners experiencing the same issue of a premature unexplained failure with no action taken from Mini to mitigate this safety issue. I’m lucky to be alive.
2024-02-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-12
- VIN: WMWSU3C53DT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Hardtop. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-01-23
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-02
- VIN: WMWSU3C5XDT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the passenger's side seat occupancy sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 106,000.
2024-01-23
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-16
- VIN: WMWSV3C58DT
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: I wrote to you before. My complaint number is/was:11559619. I never received a response from you. I explained in my previous complaint that I purchased a used car from Carvana in August of 2022. I bought a 2013 Mini Cooper S. This car comes standard with run-flat tires. When I took possession of the car there were 4 brand new tires on it. I drove the car for a year or so, and got a flat tire one night. There is no spare in this car because there is no room for a spare. I was stranded on the side of a busy highway with NON-run-flat tires and no spare because Carvana replaced the standard run-flats with non-run-flat tires. I had no way of knowing this until I got a flat and found myself stranded on the side of the road, alone, at night. Carvana never informed me that the tires they put on the car were not run flat tires, and they did not provide me with any type of flat tire pump or anything like that. They sold me an unsafe car! I am STILL driving a car with no spare and non-run-flat tires all because Carvana wanted to save a few bucks and figured I wouldn't find out until the 7-day or 30-day warranty had long ago expired. Carvana is guilty of selling an unsafe car. They know that the Mini Cooper comes with run flat tires and that there is no spare in the car, yet they didn't care and replaced the tires with cheaper non-run-flat tires. I have contacted Carvana multiple times but they just tell me that since I didn't report this issue within the 7-day return window I'm out of luck. How would I have known the tires they put on the car before selling it were not standard tires until I had a flat tire! I am not able to schedule my flat tire so that it happens within their short warranty window. I have contact the States Attorney General's office, the BBB, Consumer Affairs and eveyone tells me that they don't handle these types of complaints. I need you to help me get Carvana to replace the unsafe equip they put on the car with safe tires! PLEASE!!
2024-01-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-29
- VIN: WMWSU3C59DT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH on a slight incline and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was sluggish and delayed while responding. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving on a slight incline. The contact stated that a service warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-01-04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-14
- VIN: WMWSU3C59DT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the footwell control module had failed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and diagnosed that the footwell control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-01-02
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-02
- VIN: WMWSV3C52DT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: BMW/MINI have known about a faulty airbag sensor in the seats, yet never did a recall. The passenger side airbag does not operate when someone sits in the seat due to a faulty sensor on the seat cushion. BMW was around $1600 to replace this. Big safety concern if a crash happens and air bag does not go off. Should be a factory recall.
2023-12-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-11
- VIN: WMWSV3C52DT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: The footwell module that controls the lights, brake lights windows and dashboard is faulty on all mini cooper of this module. Every time I change my battery or disconnect it the module brakes and the dealership knows this problem and still want to charge 1300 dollars to fix it it is a safety and hazard issue.
2023-12-11
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-16
- VIN: WMWSV3C58DT
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I purchased a used car from Carvana. It had brand new tires on the car when I took possession of it. The make and model of my car comes standard with run-flat tires because my car does not have a spare tire. Before Carvana sold the car they replaced the tires with non run-flat tires but did not inform me of this. One year after I took possession of the car, I had a flat tire and was stranded on the side of a busy highway for hours because I had no spare and the tires Carvana put on the car were not run flat tires. I think Carvana put my safety at risk just to save a few bucks. I have contacted them multiple times and they won't help me. I think they should replace the tires on my car with run flat tires since I'm still driving an unsafe car. They knew the car comes standard with run flats and they knowingly replaced the tires with non run flats. Can you help me?
2023-10-02
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-01
- VIN: WMWSY9C5XDT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The passenger side air bag seat sensor has failed rendering the air bags in the car inoperable. This is a common complaint that many Mini Cooper and BMW owners are having. This problem has been known about by the manufacturer for many years and at one point they were repairing this issue at no charge for most models. I have and many other Mini Cooper and BMW owners have tried to have this issue repaired by the manufacturer and they are refusing. I filled out one of these forms a while ago and have seen no response from you about the status of this issue. This is a life safety system that is failing in many cars due to a design flaw that needs to be fixed.
2023-09-01
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-21
- VIN: WMWZN3C50DT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that the turn signal became inoperable, and the windows failed to roll up or down. The contact stated there was an unknown red warning light illuminated. The message to "Take Vehicle to BMW Dealer Immediately" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who stated that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the foot well control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 56,750.
2023-08-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-15
- VIN: WMWSU3C50DT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2023-08-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-01
- VIN: WMWSV3C58DT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2023-08-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-01
- VIN: WMWSU3C53DT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2023-08-12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-20
- VIN: WMWSU3C51DT
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: In July 2023, a recall letter I received from MINI states a defective Footwell Control Module “could potentially result in a short circuit, resulting in a potential thermal event which could increase the risk of a fire or injury.” It also states “a remedy is currently being developed.” I called the local MINI dealer service department, and that department had never heard of the defect or the recall, sending me in to MINI Customer Relations. The gentlemen I spoke with said he thought the car was safe to drive (nowhere mentioned in the letter), and he could not offer anything in writing to back-up his claim. When I said what if there is a fire in the car, he suggested I “evacuate the vehicle.” I asked for a loaner since I was and still am concerned the car is not in fact safe to drive without an official written confirmation from MINI explaining why and how MINI knows my affected car is safe to drive in light of “increased risk of a fire or injury” identified in the recall letter. He could not answer and sent me on to MINI’s “Executive Office.” I received a call from Alyssa in that office who confirmed that no loaner or alternative transportation would be provided and who offered no other solution beyond another assurance the car was safe to drive despite the specific reference to increased “risk of fire or injury” in the recall letter. Again, no supporting information was provided for that claim, so I remain uncertain as to the safety of my vehicle and will not drive it without a remedy. I offered to have MINI buy back the car if they are so sure it is safe since I will not try to sell the car to anyone else under the circumstances. Since then, nothing whatsoever has happened and my car just sits idle. Surely there is some remedy available for this sort of callous disregard of customer safety and lack of any remedy about a safety issue that MINI itself has acknowledged. I am hoping your office can help me get this resolved quickly.
2023-07-21
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-01
- VIN: WMWSY9C5XDT
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: The passenger side air bag seat sensor has failed. I don't know if that means the passenger air bag will not work or if it will activate incorrectly injuring a passenger due to air bag detonation. This sensor failure is common. Yes this vehicle can be inspected. The air bag warning light periodically turns on and off. I contacted mini cooper customer relations and they informed me that there was a time that they would repair this issue if reported to a dealer free of charge but that offer expired when the car turns 10 years old. Our mini is a little over 10 years old. Mini has been aware of this problem for many years and claims to have sent notification of warranty extension to all owners. I am unable to find any correspondence regarding this issue. Our vehicle has not been inspected by mini or anyone else. Mini knew what I was talking about without a question as they are familiar with this issue. The air bag warning light started coming on maybe a year ago and has become more common in the past approximately 6 months. We are not exactly sure the first time the wanrng light illuminated as it wil turn off after a while. This issue is not speed dependent, It seems to be activated when someone is sitting on the seat but not 100% sure that is the only time.
2023-07-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-14
- VIN: WMWSU3C5XDT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2023-06-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-12
- VIN: WMWSU3C53DT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The fuel pump relay circuit board has a failed point in the soldering, causing the car to intermittently stall and die on the road. My safety was at risk because my car died randomly with no warning on a busy road. Can not even limp car to side of road. The part is being replaced by dealer where car was purchased, but a quick internet search provides thousands of similar results. There were no warning lights or any kind of code stored in the computer. I only had the car for one day before the car died so I am not aware of any prior warning signs.
2023-02-01
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-25
- VIN: WMWSV3C51DT
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: There have been at least 7 write-ups about air bag failure on this model reported to you. When a passenger sits in the seat of my car, with the seat belt on, 01 the airbag light and seat belt light come on. If I have an accident the airbag on the passenger side will not deploy, leading to death or injury to the passenger. This has been reported to a MINI dealership. They will inspect it at my cost to see if it rates as a safety item. It is available for inspection as I can't drive it with a passenger and I can't leave my disabled wife alone at home. The car has 92323 miles on it. [XXX]--- [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Negative 2013 Mini Cooper roadster car reviews
Positive 2013 Mini Cooper roadster car reviews
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Probably the most fun you can have on the road! Although the ride is a little stiff (which is not helped by the OEM run-flat tires provided), dropping the top will definitely make you smile. The roadster actually has a trunk that is usable, along with a package storage shelf behind the seats that can hold small parcels, a small gym bag, etc. And with Mini build quality and BMW engineering, this is definitely one of the best cars I have ever owned!
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With over 1200 miles on it, I still can't stop grinning. Everywhere I go, I receive thumbs up and compliments such as 'nice car', 'beautiful ride', 'Mommy I want that car', and more. It's fast and economical - I just got 38 MPG from New Jersey to New Hampshire, driving at 75-85 MPH. Surprisingly, it has a large trunk for such a small car. I was even able to fit my skis using the trunk pass-through. My only complaint is the single-layer top, which can be noisy at highway speeds. However, it's a small price to pay for such a fun car. It's much nicer than a Miata, Honda S2000, or BMW Z4, and it has tons of amenities, including a super radio and navigation. You should definitely buy it!
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2013 Mini Cooper roadster problems:
The MINI Cooper Roadster Years to Avoid - CoPilot
https://www.copilotsearch.com/posts/mini-cooper-roadster-years-to-avoid/
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2013 Mini Cooper Problems and Complaints - 3 Issues
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Thoughts on MINI Roadsters? : r/MINI
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Used Mini Roadster - 2012-2015 Reliability & Common Problems ...
https://www.whatcar.com/mini/roadster/sports/used-review/n17413/reliability
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Are you having problems with your 2013 Mini Cooper roadster?
Hershel Stroman 2024-09-16
Congratulations on your purchase of a used 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster Base model with auto transmission about a year ago! It's great to hear that this car is your first convertible and that it has been more fun than any other car you have owned in the past 40 years. It's wonderful that you are constantly looking for an excuse to drive it and that you receive favorable comments from strangers about the car all the time. It's also impressive that you have not had any mechanical issues at all, even though the car has 17k miles on it. I'm glad to hear that you were able to address the issue of the car riding too rough for your taste by switching to Koni FSD struts and non-run flat tires. It's clear that you have a great appreciation for this car, and I can understand why you have no idea what car you could ever buy to replace it. Even your Nissan 370Z seemed boring in comparison! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.