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NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for the 2014 MINI Cooper[1]. Our data also counts 0 recalls for this year[2].

0owner complaints[1]
28–33MPG combined (EPA)[3]

Most reported problems

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for this model year, so there are no complaint groups to describe[1]. That includes crashes, fires and injuries[1].

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2014 Cooper[2].

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 Clubvan, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[4] 26 / 34 / 29 $2,850
Cooper Coupe, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[5] 28 / 35 / 30 $2,750
Cooper Coupe, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[6] 29 / 36 / 32 $2,550
Cooper S Coupe, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[7] 26 / 34 / 29 $2,850
Cooper Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[8] 26 / 34 / 29 $2,850
Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[9] 26 / 34 / 29 $2,850
Cooper S Coupe, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[10] 26 / 34 / 29 $2,850
Cooper Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[11] 27 / 34 / 30 $2,750
Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[12] 26 / 34 / 29 $2,850
Cooper Clubvan, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[13] 27 / 34 / 30 $2,750
Cooper (3-doors), 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[14] 28 / 37 / 31 $2,650
Cooper (3-doors), 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[3] 29 / 39 / 33 $2,500
Cooper S (3-doors), 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[15] 24 / 34 / 28 $2,950
Cooper S (3-doors), 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[16] 26 / 34 / 29 $2,850

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2014 MINI Cooper with 1.5L 3-cylinder[17] 134 hp
2014 MINI Cooper with 1.6L 4-cylinder[18] 122 to 180 hp
2014 MINI Cooper with 2.0L 4-cylinder[19] 189 hp

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

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
COOPER 2DR HATCH FWD[20] 151 in 68 in 56 in 98 in 2,674 lb
COOPER COUNTRYMAN 4 DR SUV[21] 161 in 70 in 61 in 102 in 3,020 lb
COOPER COUPE 2DR COUPE[22] 147 in 66 in 54 in 97 in 2,635 lb
COOPER ROADSTER[23] 147 in 66 in 55 in 97 in 2,712 lb
COOPER S 2DR HATCH FWD[24] 152 in 68 in 56 in 98 in 2,835 lb
COOPER S ALL4 COUNTRYMAN 4 DR SUV AWD[25] 161 in 70 in 61 in 102 in 3,252 lb

How 2014 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 recalls20082009: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20092010: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20102011: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20112012: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20122013: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20132014: 0 complaints, 0 recalls020142026: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Cooper model year. The 2014 is highlighted[2].
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NHTSA's counts for the Cooper show 0 complaints and 0 recalls for 2014[2]. Among the 26 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 1 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2002 (0) and the most are for 2026 (3)[2]. 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 2014 Cooper?

There is not much to judge here. The agency has 0 owner complaints on file for this model year[1]. A quiet record does not prove a car is problem proof, since complaints are unverified reports that owners choose to file. Check the sections on this page for fuel economy, safety and recalls before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems of the 2014 MINI Cooper?
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for this model year, so no problem groups stand out[1].
Does the 2014 MINI Cooper have recalls?
Our data counts 0 recalls for this year[2]. See the Recalls section on this page for details.
How reliable is the 2014 MINI Cooper?
The complaint record is empty, with 0 complaints on file[1]. That is a good sign but not a guarantee.
What is the gas mileage of the 2014 MINI Cooper?
See the fuel economy 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 2014 MINI Cooper (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every MINI Cooper model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. EPA rating for Cooper (3-doors), 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 29 city / 39 highway / 33 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  4. EPA rating for Cooper Clubvan, 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
  5. EPA rating for Cooper Coupe, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 35 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. EPA rating for Cooper Coupe, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 29 city / 36 highway / 32 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  7. EPA rating for Cooper S Coupe, 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
  8. EPA rating for Cooper Convertible, 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 Convertible, 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 Coupe, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 34 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  11. EPA rating for Cooper Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 34 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  12. EPA rating for Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 34 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  13. EPA rating for Cooper Clubvan, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 34 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  14. EPA rating for Cooper (3-doors), 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 37 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,650. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Cooper S (3-doors), 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 34 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Cooper S (3-doors), 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 34 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA Test Car List, 2014 MINI Cooper with 1.5L 3-cylinder: rated 134 hp. www.epa.gov
  18. EPA Test Car List, 2014 MINI Cooper with 1.6L 4-cylinder: rated 122 to 180 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  19. EPA Test Car List, 2014 MINI Cooper with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 189 hp. www.epa.gov
  20. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER 2DR HATCH FWD: length 151 in, width 68 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 98 in, curb weight 2,674 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  21. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER COUNTRYMAN 4 DR SUV: length 161 in, width 70 in, height 61 in, wheelbase 102 in, curb weight 3,020 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  22. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER COUPE 2DR COUPE: length 147 in, width 66 in, height 54 in, wheelbase 97 in, curb weight 2,635 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  23. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER ROADSTER: length 147 in, width 66 in, height 55 in, wheelbase 97 in, curb weight 2,712 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  24. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER S 2DR HATCH FWD: length 152 in, width 68 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 98 in, curb weight 2,835 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  25. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER S ALL4 COUNTRYMAN 4 DR SUV AWD: length 161 in, width 70 in, height 61 in, wheelbase 102 in, curb weight 3,252 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.