Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 MINI Cooper has 17 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
17
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Ha...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was il... |
| Dec 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Oct 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| Oct 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Jul 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that the rear headlight remained illuminated... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| May 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the electrical system ... |
| Feb 18, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the headlights and tai... |
| Dec 17, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT AN HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE WAS NO ... |
| Jun 9, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | AIRBAG SENSOR MAT DOES NOT RECOGNIZE WHETHER A PERSON IS SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THEREBY NOT A... |
| Apr 7, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | MY CAR ONLY HAS 47,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS THE SAME PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ISSUE. IT STARTED OFF AT T... |
| May 5, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR IS GOING OFF WHEN EITHER A PASSENGER OF AVERAGE WEIGHT (150LBS.) IS OC... |
| Sep 10, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THE SENSORS ON THIS CAR WERE NO GOOD. IT DID NOT INFORM ME THAT THERE WASN'T ANY OIL OR COOLANT I'M ... |
| Sep 4, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I CAN'T TELL EXACTLY THE MILEAGE OF THE CAR BY THE TIME THE ALARM POP UP, BUT IT WAS ABOUT 64K AS SP... |
| Sep 4, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2008 MINI COOPER S CAUSES FIRE WHILST PARKED IN THE GARAGE AT 2AM, BURNS DOWN ANOTHER CAR AND PROPER... |
| Apr 27, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR WILL NOT START, LEAVING YOU STRANDED. PUSHING IN CLUTCH THEN START BUTTON, AND NOTHING. FIRST ... |
| Mar 1, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY 2008 MINI COOPER SPEEDOMETER IS OFF BY APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES AN HOUR. SO THAT IF I AM ACTUALLY DR... |