The most-reported Cooper Convertible run is WMWRF33455T (2005 builds) with 8 complaints, 3× the typical run. Steering problems make up 60% of reports; 2005 is the worst model year at 2.9 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for Cooper Convertible model years 2005–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mini Cooper Convertible has 43 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 31% of every Cooper Convertible complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMWRF33455T•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| WMWRF33415T•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| WMWRF33495T•••••• | 2005 | — | 1 | |
| WMWRF33405T•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| WMWRF33465T•••••• | 2005 | 1 | — | |
| WMWRF33485T•••••• | 2005 | — | 1 | |
| WMWRF33555T•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| WMWRF33575T•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| WMWRF33445T•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| WMWRF33536T•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| WMWRF33425T•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| WMWRF334X5T•••••• | 2005 | — | — |
Each of the other 31 Cooper Convertible runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 53 Cooper Convertible VINs so far, most often 2008, 2022, 2024 builds.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Mini Cooper Convertible the gap between build years is 1.5×: a 2005 car draws 2.9 complaints per run, a 2006 one 2.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 26 | 13 | — | |
| 2005 | 87 | 30 | 3 |
Heaviest year here is 2005 at 2.9 complaints per run; lightest is 2006 at 2.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 60% of everything Mini Cooper Convertible owners report: Steering, 79 of 114 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System | — | 2 | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Seats | — | — | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Engine | — | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Mini Cooper Convertible; the 4 below cover build years 2005 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 15V205000 | Air Bags:frontal | 2005–2008 |
| 25V616000 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 2025–2026 |
| 09V143000 | Tires | 2009 |
| 07V533000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2007 |
15V205000 was opened in 2015 on cars built from 2005: 10 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 114 reports on the Mini Cooper Convertible, 2.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Mini Cooper Convertible | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 114 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 3 (2.6%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 4 (3.5%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 55% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mini Cooper Convertible share of that is 114 complaints over 43 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mini Cooper Convertible VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 114 NHTSA complaints from 43 Cooper Convertible runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Cooper Convertible production run has the most complaints?
WMWRF33455T, a 2005 build, with 8 complaints. The typical Cooper Convertible run has 2.7.
Which Cooper Convertible years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2005 is heaviest at 2.9 complaints per run and 2006 lightest at 2.
How many Cooper Convertible complaints involve a crash?
2.6% of 114 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.
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