2016 MINI Cooper Convertible Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,909miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,909 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Brake pedal at same level as gas pedal at times ( they are close together) my shoe on the brake also hits the gas to excellerate pressing jarred in a panic will stop the car and I will put it in neutral city street or hi-way in motion”
NHTSA complaint #11046196, filed 2017-11, 9,300 miles“This is in regards to the rear brake lights on the 2016+ Mini cooper clubman models. The design of the rear brake lights can not be seen while following the vehicle at a cars length of distance. The largest tail lights on the rear hatch of the vehicle are not the actual brake lights where you assume you would see brake lights illuminate. Instead they are on the bumper below the rear doors. When in traffic or following less than 2 car lengths behind the cehicle the only way you can tell the vehicle is even stopping is the small 3rd brake light. …”
NHTSA complaint #10872609, filed 2016-06, 518 milesRelated recalls
- 17V222000Mar 31, 2017BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are…Covers: MINI Cooper Convertible 2016, Cooper S 2016–2017, Cooper 2017
Related service bulletins
- 10138415Apr 1, 2018PREMATURE REAR BRAKE WEAR: ehicles with total mileage below approx. 12,500 may experience premature wear of the rear brakes.
- 10146980Nov 1, 2016The front outer brake pads are worn more than the inner pads. The brake pad wear indicator has not been activated. Very aggressive driving
- 10147580Aug 1, 2016DRIVING STABILIZATION CONTROL FAILURE: ABS/DSC INSTRUMENT LAMPS LIT- DIAGNOSIS. 1. DSC's fault codes stored from two different wheel speed sensors (both front or both rear)…
- 10147579Aug 1, 2016DRIVING STABILIZATION CONTROL FAILURE: ABS/DSC INSTRUMENT LAMPS LIT. ABS/DSC lamps lit in instrument cluster. Fault codes may be saved in the DSC control unit: 480AAD - wheel…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 15% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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