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2016 MINI Clubman Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
22%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 MINI Clubman, 22% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Rear bumper brake & tail lights operate intermittently. Uninstalling and reinstalling bumper light assembly and bulbs may temporarily solve the issue. Light assembly is undamaged and wiring harness connector is clean. Power and ground are tested ok. Vehicle has 50,000 miles and is parked in a covered area. Never driven in snow or salted roads.”

NHTSA complaint #11730718, filed 2026-04

“On January 7, 2025, the vehicle started to suddenly brake and pull to the right side of the road when going above 40 mph for less than 2 seconds, and then I regained control. When on the left lane of the highway, the sudden movement was so pronounced that it made the car invade the right lane. This happened over 10 times on a single trip. Since this happened, the vehicle was stopped, and the front suspension was inspected. There was a front ball joint damaged. It was replaced, thinking this was the problem. The vehicle was used for the following months. …”

NHTSA complaint #11657005, filed 2025-04

“1. 2016 Mini Cooper S Clubman's Head Unit is inoperable which provides vehicle information such as, Backup Camera, Oil Pressure, Tire Pressure, Maintenance Schedule(s), Hands-Free (Bluetooth) connection, Emergency Call Roadside Assistance, Brake Pads early warning due to brake pad sensors, and vehicle setting are displaying No Signal , therefore making it virtually impossible to know the status of the vehicle when operating the vehicle. 2. The Emergency Brake (Finger Press UP to Lock and Down to Release . …”

NHTSA complaint #11454288, filed 2022-02

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019117%
2017313%
2016422%
2013215%

Other parts of the 2016 MINI Clubman

Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 MINI Clubman

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology