Model year guide

2007 Mini cooper convertible

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2007 Mini cooper convertible is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2007 Mini cooper convertible — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2007 Mini cooper convertible at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined25–26 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2007 Mini cooper convertible recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #15V205000 · 06/04/2015

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as …

Fix: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #07V533000 · 20/11/2007

CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE TIRE SIZE AND CORRESPONDING TIRE PRESSURE BE INDICATED ON THE LABEL AND THE LABEL DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO THE ACTUAL TIRES MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE.

Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MINI AT 1-866-275-6464.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2007 Mini cooper convertible MPG & running costs

Combined25–26 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,225
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios) or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume70 cu ft
Cargo volume7 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2007 Mini cooper convertible costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,125
Fuel only$16,125
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2007 Mini cooper convertible trims & engines on record

Engines
1.6L 4-cyl 168 hp

2007 Mini cooper convertible vehicles on record

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2007 Mini cooper convertible — frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mini cooper convertible have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Mini cooper convertible. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Mini cooper convertible get?

The 2007 Mini cooper convertible has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.