2017 Mini Clubman: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Clubman years.
One of the Mini Clubman years to avoid. All Clubman years
46 owner complaints, most about power train. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Clubman?The 2017 Mini Clubman has 46 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and exterior lighting.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Mini Clubman vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Clubman years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Clubman?
Across the 13 Clubman model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2020) to 57 (2012). With 46 complaints, the 2017 Clubman sits above 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 2017 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.
air bags
Campaign 16V914000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
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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