2015 Mini Cooper problems

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Mini Cooper may refer to:

  • Performance Cars of the original Mini series with uprated drive train and brakes, called the "Mini Cooper", made by the British Motor Corporation and its successors 1961–1971, and 1990–2000
  • Cars of the Mini (marque), including a number of different models produced by BMW since 2000 with the "Mini Cooper" title: MINI Hatch, introduced in early 2000, second generation from 2006, third from 2014

See also

  • Cooper Car Company
2015 Mini Cooper

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Common 2015 Mini Cooper problems

The 2015 Mini Cooper has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to premature clutch wear and engine issues.

  • Engine Problems: The 2015 Mini Cooper has also been reported to have engine issues, with 19 complaints from Cooper owners regarding the check engine light, stalling, and engine-related problems. These issues can lead to more significant engine repairs, which can be costly.
  • Electrical Accessories: Owners have reported problems with electrical accessories, such as warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, and wireless charging pad. These issues can range from minor inconveniences to significant problems requiring professional repair.
  • Brake Lights: Some owners have reported that both brake lights have fused together, causing them not to work, which could be a safety hazard and should be addressed promptly.
  • Wiring for Headlights: Some owners have reported that the wiring for headlights has needed to be replaced, which could be a sign of a more significant electrical issue.

These common problems with the 2015 Mini Cooper can lead to significant repair costs and inconvenience for owners. While the frequency of repairs is higher than normal, the severity of those issues is average, so your Cooper may have a few more shop visits when compared to other models.

2015 Mini Cooper engine

Is 2015 Mini Cooper reliable?

How Reliable Is the 2015 Mini Cooper? J.D. Power gives the 2015 Mini Cooper a reliability rating of three out of five, which is about average.

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.

How many miles will a 2015 Mini Cooper last?

In terms of mileage, since different drivers put different amounts of mileage on your vehicle, the typical Mini Cooper will last somewhere between 200k-250k miles, according to EnginePatrol.com.

Are Mini Coopers a lot of maintenance?

MINI Maintenance Costs

MINI models average around $8,155 for maintenance and repair costs during their first 10 years of service. This is more than the industry average for popular brands by $1,341. There is also a 18.43% chance that a MINI will require a major repair during that time.

2015 Mini Cooper car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mini Cooper problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Engine problems
  • Fuel/propulsion system problems
  • Electrical system problems
  • Power train problems
  • Service brakes problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Mini Cooper vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Latest 25 complaints 2015 Mini Cooper

The NHTSA has received 52 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Mini Cooper. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2015 Mini Cooper vehicles.

2024-08-06

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-07-22
  • VIN: WMWXS5C54FT
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: While driving the rear view mirror suddenly tilted downward (drooped). What happened, was that the tension ring popped off. As it turns out, this is a known issue per internet Mini Cooper pages. On hot days the ring loosens and, since the design does not include anything to prevent the ring from sliding off, it does slide off, resulting in the rear view mirror drooping. I reinstalled the ring. This occurred again the next day. I ended up uninstalling the rear view mirror, reinstalling the ring and gluing it in place. Thus far this has held.
2024-06-17

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-06-16
  • VIN: WMWZN3C54FT
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear convertible glass suddenly separated from the convertible compartment and fell on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The contact stated that while searching online, he became aware that the failure had been a very well-known failure since 2017 with similar vehicles. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
2024-02-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-09-13
  • VIN: WMWSX3C50FT
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: The sensors do not work. The car does not tell me when oil is needed, when my tires are low. No sensors work in the car. The dealer, Mini Of Edison, states FOUND INTERNAL HARDWARE FAULTS. But are stating its costs 2300.00 to fix. This is a huge safety issue.Ive been having to guess when my oil is low and when my tires are low. This has been going on since September 2023, the car was only bought in May 2023.
2023-10-31

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-10-04
  • VIN: WMWXP7C51F2
  • Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: The fuel filling nozzle turns off repeatedly while trying to fill the fuel tank and spills out causing a safety and environmental hazard, regardless of the pump being used. As a result, no fuel goes into the gas tank, instead it goes all over the car and the ground.
2023-10-30

SUSPENSION PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-10-16
  • VIN: WMWXP7C55F2
  • Components: SUSPENSION
  • Summary: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? CONSTANT CREAKING AND CLUNKING OF FRONT SUSPENSION Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME YEAR AND GENERATION HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? NOT YET Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? NO
2023-10-26

SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-08-04
  • VIN: WMWXM5C52F3
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: Without any warning lamps,The vehicle started pulling left when the brakes were applied a certified mechanic looked at it and feels that is the due to a defective DSC/ABS control unit. The unit hasn't been otherwise inspected but is available for inspection
2023-09-22

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-09-15
  • VIN: WMWXP7C50F2
  • Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: Fuel tank causes gas pump to click off after dispensing a tenth gallon of gasoline. Gas spills from gas tank while removing pump creating a safety and environmental hazard. Fuel tank will not accept gas at pump. No warning lamps, messages, or symptoms were present prior to the failure. Mini Cooper dealership stated that service valve in tank has failed and entire fuel tank must be replaced.
2023-09-01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-07-23
  • VIN: WMWSX3C52FT
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: While driving on freeway in 109 degree temp the service engine light came on. Proceeded with trip home (approx 2 hrs). Made a service appt online with Mini of Stevens Creek which was for 3 days later. Upon inspection it was found that vehicle had multiple problems. Service Advisor would not allow me to drive vehicle home while awaiting parts that were on B/O. Estimated it could be as long as 2 months before repaired because there were 391 units coming in next delivery but my vehicle was number 403 on the list requiring this part and would have to wait for the following months delivery. I was quite alarmed of the repairs needed since my vehicle has <28,000 miles and well maintained.
2023-04-19

ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-03-23
  • VIN: WMWXS5C58FT
  • Components: ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for a routine oil change, the mechanic also determined that the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced and an unknown engine software needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
2023-03-15

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-02-27
  • VIN: WMWXM5C58F3
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: The horn does no longer work. Had to press harder and harder on the horn button and in different places as time went on. Also have the same problem in a 2005 Mini Cooper.
2022-10-03

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-09-16
  • VIN: wmwxs5c52ft
  • Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: When refueling, fuel is rejected after dispensing about 1/8 US gallons, about 4 oz. Of course, fuel spills are a hazard - both in possibly of fire, and to the environment - by contaminating ground water. Dealer said that there are several solenoid operated valves and replaced fuel tank and fill pipe, a cost to me of $2400.00. There are many reports of this on social media, one person suggested holding the fuel nozzle upside down which made a larger spill.
2022-09-20

POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-09-19
  • VIN: WMWXS5C52FT
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: When refueling, nozzle kept shutting off, a gallon was pumped after nine attempts, also fuel erupted as the fill tube was filled with gas. reluctant to drive this car not knowing how much gas is in the tank. The needle shows less than 1/4 and miles remaining fluctuates between 80 and 110 miles. We are told that this problem exists in many mini automobiles, dealer has replacement gas tanks, but same problem exists Parking our Mini, indication of "roll back" is possible when car is parked. Shifter unit was replaced due to torsion spring.
2022-09-16

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-08-28
  • VIN: wmwxm5c59ft
  • Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: The proportioning value that controls brake function had a catastrophic failure and caused the brake calipers especially the left front to lock suddenly. The caused the left front wheel to lock and caused the car to pull hard to left and become difficult if not impossible to control. The car pulled hard left and risked the car moving uncontrollably into on coming traffic. The failed part was saved and is available for inspection. The safety of the driver(my wife) was put at risk during the loss of control of the car. Other cars in the area were also put at risk simply due to the loss of control of our car. The problem was confirmed by the independent service center. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to the dealership. The dealership thought the root cause was the brake master cylinder. This turned out not to be the case. The root cause was the failed proportioning valve. This caused the calipers to lock. The discs, rotors, calipers and proportioning value were replaced. There were no warning lights and the car had been taken for regular service at the dealership which was included in the purchase of the car. We were told that there is no warning light for a failure of this part.
2022-08-09

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-08-02
  • VIN: WMWXS5C54FT
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: On display I am getting warning " secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary" whereas my car is in park position with hand brake applied. The warning still shows up. The gearbox works fine the car drives fine. Its the warning that doesn't seem to go away. On diagnostics is shows code "420106" . DEFECTIVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER SPRING
2022-08-08

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-07-12
  • VIN: WMWZP3C58F2
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: On July 12 early morning hours I left Maryland drove to Augusta GA and continued on to Decatur GA totaling 704 Miles. Within an hour of me arriving to Atlanta, I attempted to leave the house again and the car would not crank. I had it towed to Global Mini there in Chamblee, GA. The key stopped communicating with the car, and I was asked to give them my spare key-I did not travel with my spare key and the key fob design does not have a replaceable battery per the dealership the fob is designed to charge while driving. I had to pay for someone to overnight my second key-which did crank the car. I had to purchase another key and I had to rent a car until they ordered another key to have sent to the dealer because the dealer does not make keys. This is a safety issue because i made several stops for gas and restroom breaks and what if this happened in the middle of nowhere? It was a scary situation and I feel that we should have been notified as owners that this could be a possible event. I purchased this vehicle brand new in 2015.
2022-02-25

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-02-23
  • VIN: WMWXU3C59FT
  • Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: The fuel filling nozzle turns off repeatedly while filling the fuel tank, regardless of position of nozzle, pressure used, station used. In an attempt to remedy, Mini Service Technicians replaced tank vent valve but it did not correct the issue. I am unable to fill my gas tank.
2022-02-22

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-02-20
  • VIN: WMWXM5C59FT
  • Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: I can not put gas into my car. I have had the charcoal canister replaced. I am now being told that I need a new fuel tank. I’ve also been informed that this is a reoccurring problem in 2015 mini coopers.
2022-02-08

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-02-03
  • VIN: WMWXM5C55F3
  • Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: Fuel tank shuts off the gas pump no matter how much gas is in the tank. Faulty fuel tank vent (purge) value is causing the issue. This is a known issue on Mini's. A voluntary recall has been issued for 2016 Mini's, but this problem is also happening on 2015 Mini's. Dealership as well as another auto service store has replicated the issue. Check engine light is lit up as well.
2022-01-08

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-01-08
  • VIN: WMWXS5C57FT
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: Warning light to secure vehicle against rolling when placed in park. Alert of a danger situation.
2021-12-15

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-12-15
  • VIN: WMWXU3C54F2
  • Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: Unable to fill gas as pump repeatedly shuts-off while trying to fill and would even over flow out of the filler neck. Tried 2 different pumps at local QT without luck.. Drove up to local Phillips 66 with exact same issue. Found several other owner with similar issue and found the following Service Bulletin posted on "NHTSA": https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10147283-9999.pdf My vehicle build date is not covered under this Service Bulletin, however, suffering exact same issue.
2021-07-31

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-07-30
  • VIN: WMWXM5C51FT
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: Crankshaft Pulley burnt while driving. Could not accelerate. Car threw overheating codes and AC blew hot air. Battery Charging Malfunction error shown as well.
2021-07-27

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-07-27
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Mini Copper The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. The Vin was not available
2021-07-15

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-07-03
  • VIN: WMWXM5C58FT
  • Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: Fuel tank did not allow me to input fuel. Pump clicked off immediately. MINI issued a service bulletin on the problem in 2015. I have been advised the entire fuel tank must be replaced, and have heard from other MINI owners this is a systemic problem. If I had been traveling and this problem had surfaced I would have been stranded. The repairs warrant warranty coverage on the part of MINI. See service bulletin SI M16 01 15. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10147283-9999.pdf
2021-06-14

SUSPENSION PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2018-05-01
  • VIN: wmwxs5c52ft
  • Components: SUSPENSION
  • Summary: Engine Mount and right control arm bushings have cracked and need to be replaced below 60,000 miles and only being 4 years old.
2021-02-02

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-01-19
  • VIN: WMWXM5C50F3
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO ENGAGE PROPERLY. SECURE GEAR ROLL- A-WAY WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE GEAR BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MINI COOPER (8360 MIRAMAR PL STE A, SAN DIEGO, CA 92121, (858) 535-9999) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V789000 (POWER TRAIN) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. ## VIN FAILED ## 2015 MINI COOPER ##

2015 Mini Cooper recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2015 Mini Cooper.

2015-11-09
  • Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to May 16, 2015, 2014-2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to May 9, 2015, 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured October 17, 2014, to June 2, 2015, and 2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to June 11, 2015. During a service appointment, the affected vehicles received replacement front passenger seat cushions (which contain integral Capacitive Interior Sensing (CIS) functions). The CIS functions may have been incorrectly calibrated, and if so, would cause impaired occupant classification and thus inappropriate air bag activation/deactivation.
  • Consequence: Inappropriate air bag activation/deactivation can increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
  • Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 .
2015-10-07
  • Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
  • Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
  • Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
  • Remedy: MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2015-07-17
  • Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components: STRUCTURE:BODY
  • Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles and 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door vehicles. The affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
  • Consequence: If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
  • Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install additional energy absorption material between the rear interior side panels and the exterior vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. Note: this recall supersedes 14V-815.
2015-01-26
  • Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
  • Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop two door vehicles manufactured December 1, 2013, to December 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the Tire Information Placard. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
  • Consequence: The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with Federal Regulations.
  • Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notification on March 18, 2015. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
2014-12-15
  • Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, and Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 17, 2014. During service appointments, dealers may have inadvertently reprogrammed the transmission control unit with software that may allow drivers to exit the vehicle when the transmission is not in Park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
  • Consequence: If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being in Park, the vehicle could roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
  • Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module with the correct software, free of charge. The recall February 4, 2015. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
2014-11-10
  • Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.
  • Consequence: If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
  • Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2014. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Negative 2015 Mini Cooper car reviews

  1. Alex Marvin 2024-08-13

    As a long-time BMW MINI owner who has always loved them, my point of view may not be relevant to those who haven't previously owned a MINI. The BMW MINI was attractive because of its small size, uniqueness, and fun-to-drive nature. It was like therapy, as one local reviewer in Maryland put it. However, BMW seems to be following the same route as Ford did with its innovative car in the '60s, which eventually became a parody of itself. BMW is turning the MINI into just another compact car to address the negatives appearing in professional reviews. They have tried to make up for this by adding high-tech gimmickry, like color-changing LEDs and artificial sound effects, which serve only to make a cartoon out of the car. The car has gotten huge compared to the previous MINIs. If you are buying this car for rear seat room and a living room on wheels ride, you are in the wrong place. The 2015/2016 MINI hardtops are almost indistinguishable from the Countryman, both viewed from the outside and when sitting inside. This isn't because the Countryman is tiny. On the technical side, one could say everything is The average driver may find the size of the car cramped and the ride a bit hard, which could lead them to look for other options. However, those who have fond memories of the original MINI may still find it appealing. As for me, I might consider a Miata or a GTI. UPDATE: I used to own a MINI, but I have since test driven a 219 Countryman S and Cooper S. The quality has improved significantly, with a quieter and smoother ride. However, they no longer have the same charm as the original MINIs. Although they still have some unique and fun features, the prices have become too high, with a fully equipped Countryman S costing $44,000.

  2. Loyal Moore 2024-06-16

    I love the car! It's fun to drive, quick, nimble, and I happen to think it's cute too. However, it's not the cheapest compact you can buy and the quality for the price really isn't there. I wish they would put as much pride and quality into the car as it deserves.

Positive 2015 Mini Cooper car reviews

  1. Lazaro Maggio 2024-11-03

    2015 JCW 2 dr convertible owner. Really great car! I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying your Mini. It sounds like it's a lot of fun to drive with its punchy acceleration and wonderful cornering. It's great that it's easy to park too. Thanks for sharing your positive experience!

  2. Isac Hegmann 2024-08-16

    I purchased my 2014 MINI Convertible used in 2019 with 79,000 miles. I have been driving it for almost a year now and have put about 7,000 miles on it. Fortunately, I have not encountered any issues except for some weatherstrip peeling up on the passenger's window. I use this car primarily for my daily commute, and it is hands down my favorite part of the day. I absolutely adore driving home with the top down on summer nights. It is the only car I have ever aimlessly driven around just for the sake of driving. I have driven it for up to 6 consecutive hours, and it performed exceptionally well. While there may be some road noise on the highway, I love how quickly I can get up to speed. The front seat is comfortable, but I have never had someone ride in the back for an extended period of time. However, I did not purchase the car as a passenger vehicle. If you plan on having more than two people in the car, I would not recommend it.

  3. Orland Frami 2024-07-17

    I really enjoyed the comfortable front seat and the responsive acceleration!

  4. Dereck Christiansen 2024-07-15

    It's great to hear that you find the car fun to drive and spacious, especially with your height. The fold-down back seats are also a convenient feature for loading larger items. Thank you for sharing your experience!

  5. Kenny Cartwright 2024-07-07

    You've got yourself a fantastic car!

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Is there anything reliably wrong with a 2015 s Mini Cooper? : r/MINI
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Jan 19, 2016 ... Today after yet more issues with my wifes 2015 Mini Cooper, we have traded it in against a brand new Audi. We were undecided whether to buy ...

2015 mini S reliability? : r/MINI
2015 mini S reliability? : r/MINI
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2015 Mini Cooper Repair: Service and Maintenance Cost
2015 Mini Cooper Repair: Service and Maintenance Cost
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Most Common 2015 Mini Cooper Problems ... There are reports of premature clutch wear on cars equipped with manual transmissions. clutch replacement on these...

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Cooper 2016
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4

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mini cooper 2017 photo
Cooper 2017
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18

3

0

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mini cooper 2018 photo
Cooper 2018
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6

0

0

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mini cooper 2019 photo
Cooper 2019
Mini

10

2

0

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mini cooper 2020 photo
Cooper 2020
Mini

6

2

0

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  • 1
mini cooper 2021 photo
Cooper 2021
Mini

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2

0

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