2016 Mini Clubman: common problems and reliability
An average Clubman year.
18 owner complaints, most about exterior lighting. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Clubman?The 2016 Mini Clubman has 18 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are exterior lighting and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Mini Clubman vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Clubman years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Clubman?
Across the 13 Clubman model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2020) to 57 (2012). With 18 complaints, the 2016 Clubman sits about the same as the model's median of 18.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Clubman
air bags:side/window
Campaign 16V553000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015, through July 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
trailer hitches
Campaign 17E051000Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
What owners say across generations
\nSentiment is strongly positive among owners, characterized by deep affection for the vehicle's unique character, practicality, and driving enjoyment.
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Other Clubman model years
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