The most-reported Cooper Roadster run is WMWSY9C5XDT (2013 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 33% of reports.
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 Roadster has 5 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Cooper Roadster complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMWSY9C5XDT•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| WMWZN3C51CT•••••• | 2012 | — | — | |
| WMWSY1C52CT•••••• | 2012 | — | — | |
| WMWSU3C59CT•••••• | 2012 | — | — | |
| WMWSY1C58DT•••••• | 2013 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2012 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 2012 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 33% of everything Mini Cooper Roadster owners report: Air Bags, 3 of 6 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Seats | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Seat Belts | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Mini Cooper Roadster | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 6 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% 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 Roadster share of that is 6 complaints over 5 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mini Cooper Roadster VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 6 NHTSA complaints from 5 Cooper Roadster runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Cooper Roadster production run has the most complaints?
WMWSY9C5XDT, a 2013 build, with 2 complaints. The typical Cooper Roadster run has 1.2.
How many Cooper Roadster complaints involve a crash?
0% of 6 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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