BMW-owned Mini climbed near the top of J.D. Power’s 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, reporting 168 problems per 100 vehicles and placing behind only Lexus and Buick.
Mini’s 168 problems per 100 vehicles over three years beat every German brand and improved substantially from 2009, when Mini was in the lower half with 205 problems per 100 vehicles and logged 165 problems per 100 vehicles on the Initial Quality Study.
Andrew Cutler, Mini spokesman, told Automotive News the brand raised quality by fixing weak components and working closer with BMW. Cutler noted platform and production links, and the Mini Countryman placed second for most dependable small SUV behind the Subaru Crosstrek.
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