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The 2016 MINI Clubman is associated with 18 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 2 reports (11% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5l 3-cyl and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 28 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 18 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (2 / 11%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 25–28 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 MINI Clubman?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Cooper Clubman 1.5L 3-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $2,700 / yr
Cooper Clubman 1.5L 3-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 25 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG — $2,700 / yr
Cooper S Clubman 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Cooper S Clubman 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 MINI Clubman?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2016 MINI Clubman.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 MINI Clubman models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 MINI Clubman?

Summary of 18 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
18
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 2 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES 2 complaints
Tires 2 complaints (1 crash)
Air Bags 1 complaint (1 crash)
Electrical System 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 MINI Clubman problems & component breakdown (14 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 MINI Clubman?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #17E051000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Defect Summary: Curt 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
NHTSA Campaign #16V553000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Defect Summary: BMW 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."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 MINI Clubman

How many safety recalls does the 2016 MINI Clubman have?

The 2016 MINI Clubman is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 2 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 MINI Clubman?

NHTSA records list 18 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 MINI Clubman. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 2 filings (11% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2016 MINI Clubman?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2016 MINI Clubman in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 MINI Clubman get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 MINI Clubman range from 25 to 28 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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