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NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for the 2008 MINI Cooper[1]. That is a thin record, so treat it as one small piece of the picture.

0owner complaints[1]
23–32MPG combined (EPA)[2]

Most reported problems

No complaint groups show up for this model year, since NHTSA has 0 complaints on file[1].

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2008 Cooper[3].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Cooper Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[4] 22 / 30 / 25 $3,300
Cooper Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[5] 23 / 32 / 26 $3,150
Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[6] 21 / 29 / 24 $3,400
Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[7] 19 / 29 / 23 $3,550
Cooper, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[2] 28 / 37 / 32 $2,550
Cooper, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[8] 26 / 34 / 29 $2,850
Cooper S, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[9] 26 / 34 / 29 $2,850
Cooper S, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[10] 23 / 32 / 27 $3,050

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
COOPER 2DR CONVERTIBLE FWD[11] 143 in 67 in 56 in 97 in 2,701 lb
COOPER CLASSIC/COOPER 2DR HATCH FWD[12] 146 in 66 in 56 in 97 in 2,546 lb
COOPER CLUBMAN / COOPER CLUBMAN S 5DR HATCH F[13] 156 in 66 in 56 in 100 in 4,720 lb
COOPER S 2DR CONVERTIBLE FWD[14] 144 in 67 in 56 in 96 in 2,844 lb
COOPER S 2DR HATCH FWD[15] 146 in 66 in 56 in 97 in 2,668 lb

How 2008 compares with other years

2002: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20022003: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20032004: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20042005: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20052006: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20062007: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20072008: 0 complaints, 0 recalls020082026: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Cooper model year. The 2008 is highlighted[3].
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NHTSA's counts for the Cooper show 0 complaints and 0 recalls for 2008[3]. Among the 26 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2008 and 1 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2002 (0) and the most are for 2026 (3)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2008 Cooper?

The record for this model year is quiet. NHTSA lists 0 complaints and 0 recalls for the 2008 MINI Cooper[3]. A quiet record is not proof that nothing will go wrong. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, and they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold[1]. Check the car itself and its service history before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2008 MINI Cooper?
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for this model year[1]. See the problems section on this page for details.
Are there recalls on the 2008 MINI Cooper?
The count for this model year is 0 recalls[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists what code found.
Is the 2008 MINI Cooper reliable?
The complaint record is empty, with 0 complaints on file[1]. An empty record says little by itself, so read the verdict above.
How much does the 2008 MINI Cooper cost to fuel?
See the fuel section on this page for the EPA figures.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for the 2008 MINI Cooper (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. EPA rating for Cooper, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 37 highway / 32 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every MINI Cooper model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. EPA rating for Cooper Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. EPA rating for Cooper Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 32 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. EPA rating for Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  7. EPA rating for Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 29 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  8. EPA rating for Cooper, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 34 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  9. EPA rating for Cooper S, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 34 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  10. EPA rating for Cooper S, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 32 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  11. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER 2DR CONVERTIBLE FWD: length 143 in, width 67 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 97 in, curb weight 2,701 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  12. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER CLASSIC/COOPER 2DR HATCH FWD: length 146 in, width 66 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 97 in, curb weight 2,546 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  13. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER CLUBMAN / COOPER CLUBMAN S 5DR HATCH F: length 156 in, width 66 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 100 in, curb weight 4,720 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  14. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER S 2DR CONVERTIBLE FWD: length 144 in, width 67 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 96 in, curb weight 2,844 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  15. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER S 2DR HATCH FWD: length 146 in, width 66 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 97 in, curb weight 2,668 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.