Best Mini Cooper Model Years (Ranked) in 2027

The 2025 Mini Cooper is the new fourth-generation (F66) car and has the fewest NHTSA complaints on the list: 5. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the Cooper S, two on electronic stability control and one on a brake control module. KBB gives 201 hp and 30-32 combined mpg and shows new-car Fair Purchase Prices from $22,700 for the Cooper Oxford to $36,300 for the John Cooper Works. A low complaint count partly reflects less time on the road, and KBB shows only 2 reviews.

The 2021 Mini Cooper is a late third-generation F56 from $15,700 for the Cooper Oxford to $32,000 for the John Cooper Works GP. NHTSA lists 7 complaints and 2 recall campaigns, an air bag control module campaign and a seat belt campaign. KBB gives 134-301 hp and 26-30 combined mpg.

The 2019 Mini Cooper is an F56 from $12,050 for the Cooper Oxford to $17,550 for the John Cooper Works. NHTSA lists 10 complaints and 2 recall campaigns, one for the engine and one for a tie rod assembly. KBB gives 134-228 hp and 26-32 combined mpg.

The 2023 Mini Cooper is the last year of the F56 on this list, from $17,550 for the Cooper Classic to $26,900 for the John Cooper Works. NHTSA lists 12 complaints across its Cooper and Cooper SE listings. The 2 recall campaigns NHTSA lists are for the Cooper SE electric (traction battery); the gasoline hardtop recall count could not be confirmed, so check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. KBB gives 134-228 hp and 27-32 combined mpg.

The 2017 Mini Cooper is an F56 from $9,650 for the Cooper to $16,200 for the John Cooper Works. NHTSA lists 28 complaints and 3 recall campaigns, for the seat belt retractor, brake lights and air bags. KBB gives 134-228 hp and 26-32 combined mpg.

The 2013 Mini Cooper is the last second-generation R56 here, from $6,525 for the Hardtop Cooper to $13,500 for the Hardtop John Cooper Works. NHTSA lists 70 complaints, the fewest of the R56 years, but its recall count could not be confirmed. KBB gives 121-208 hp and 29-31 combined mpg.

The 2015 Mini Cooper is the first F56 on the list, from $9,150 for the Hardtop 2 Door Cooper to $11,300 for the Hardtop 2 Door John Cooper Works. NHTSA lists 74 complaints and 6 recall campaigns, covering seats, a transmission control module, body structure, labels and an air bag inflator. KBB gives 134-228 hp and 27-33 combined mpg.

The 2010 Mini Cooper is an R56 from $4,800 for the Hardtop Cooper to $7,775 for the Hardtop John Cooper Works. NHTSA lists 151 complaints and 2 recall campaigns, one on labels and one on the electrical system. KBB gives 118-208 hp and 28-29 combined mpg.

The 2007 Mini Cooper is the first R56 on the list, from $4,275 for the Cooper to $4,875 for the Cooper S. NHTSA lists 383 complaints and 1 recall campaign, an electrical system campaign. KBB gives 118-172 hp and 28-29 combined mpg.

The 2005 Mini Cooper is a first-generation R50/R53 and the cheapest pick, from $3,400 for the Cooper to $4,075 for the Cooper S. NHTSA lists 686 complaints, the most on the list, and 4 recall campaigns covering air bags, electric power steering and two headlight campaigns. KBB gives 115-168 hp and 25-27 combined mpg.