Radiator hose ruptures when vehicle is driven to the point that the front tires touch curb (perpendicular) during parking maneuver. Front end is too low to accommodate a standard curb.
The worst 2009 MINI Cooper Us problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 MINI Cooper Us 64
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years
- New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models
- OC3 seat occupancy mat - limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- Class action settlement: N14 high-pressure fuel pump (hdp) service benefit class vehicles
- "Manual transmission - stiff diagonal gearshift lever movement.
- Engine cranks, no start and/or engine coolant temperature faults: note
- Navigation system has missing or incorrect road map data
- Automatic Deactivation of Recirculation Mode
- ?OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. This Service Information...
- "Update MINI Water Pump Class Action Settlement: Herremans v. BMW of North America, LLC. MINI USA, a...
What 2009 MINI Cooper Us owners say
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Questions about the 2009 MINI Cooper Us
Is the 2009 MINI Cooper Us reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 MINI Cooper Us, fewer than a typical Cooper Us model year.
What is the 2009 MINI Cooper Us year score?
The 2009 MINI Cooper Us scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the MINI Cooper Us: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 MINI Cooper Us?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 MINI Cooper Us have?
No recalls on record.
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