Component Record

Mini Cooper S 2008 Engine Problems

122 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2008 Mini Cooper S - 73% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage122 complaints

122 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

08V657000Reported December 12, 2008 - 28,450 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 28,450 vehicles across all affected models.

12V008000Reported January 11, 2012 - 90,368 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 90,368 vehicles across all affected models.

18V248000Reported April 18, 2018 - 47,806 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 18, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 47,806 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags30 Power Train9 Electrical System8 Fuel and Propulsion System5 Seat Belts4 Unknown Or Other3

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.