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2012 MINI

Cooper Coupe

Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L

MINI Cooper: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,400EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
147 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
66 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
97 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,701 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0
Theft rate
0.3 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

26 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jul 1, 2015ENGINE12 09 15

    MINI: FAULTY SOFTWARE FOR THE TANK VENTILATION CONTROL DISPLAYS ENGINE THROTTLE REACTION WHEN TEMPERATURE IS HIGH OUTSIDE, AND MORE OBVIOUS IF THE TANK IS ONLY PARTLY FILLED. *MA

  • Jul 1, 2015ENGINE12 06 15

    MINI: BECAUSE OF THE DME SOFTWARE, AND A DAMAGED CLUTCH, THE DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION CHECK MESSAGE APPEAR. *MA

  • Jul 1, 2015ENGINE11 06 15

    MINI: DIFFERENT FAULTS ACTIVATES ENGINE MALFUNCTION AND OIL WARNING. *MA

  • Jun 1, 2015ENGINESIM-12-04-15

    MINI: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING SEVERAL ISSUES AS WHEN IDLING POWER IS LOSS, BEFORE ENGINE STARTS, EXTENDED CRANKING, CLUTCH PEDAL FAILS TO RETURN TO DISENGAGED POSITION, A HIGH PITCHED WHINE NOISE FROM LOWER AREA OF ENGINE. MODEL F55, 56 (COOPER, COOPER S, JCW). NO YEARS LISTED. *PE

  • Jun 1, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 07 15

    MINI: FAULTY SOFTWARE CAUSES THE CHECK CONTROL AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED LIGHT TO APPEAR. *MA

  • Jun 1, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 05 15

    MINI: DUE TO FAULTY DME SOFTWARE, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHTS COMES ON, INCLUDING THE CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE FOR MOTOR FORCE DECREASE. *MA

  • Jun 1, 2015ENGINE11 02 15

    MINI: A MECHANICAL FAILURE AND DME SOFTWARE ERROR OF THE VANOS ACTUATORS CAUSE THE ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH WHICH ACTIVATES THE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT. *MA

  • May 22, 2015ENGINEN-14-05-09

    MINI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR TIMING CHAIN OF VARIOUS MINI. *PE

  • and 18 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.