Selling a junk Mini
Junkyards and junk car buyers take any Mini in any condition. What they pay depends on the car's weight, the scrap steel price, the parts still on it and the tow. Pick your model below for what owners report most, or get an offer now.
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What NHTSA data shows for Mini
Across the 2 Mini models with enough data to count (model years 2001–2022), NHTSA has 5,015 owner complaints on file and 46 recall campaigns. The most-reported components across the make are steering (1,517), air bags (725), engine (591). The Mini Cooper has the most complaints of any Mini, with 2,841. Data as of 2026-10-12.
Complaint counts rise with how many of a model were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a big number mostly means a common car. The useful part is what fails: when the top complaint is steering, read our guide to deciding whether to repair or junk before you take an offer.
Mini models
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Cooper | 2001–2022 | 2,841 | Steering | 27 |
| Mini Cooper S | 2002–2022 | 2,174 | Steering | 19 |
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