2016 MINI Cooper Convertible Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year.
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.
“After my car was involved in an accident I was made aware that the Mini VIN number indicates that my Mini is a 2 door model in most data resources for evaluation purposes. But I have the Mini 4 door hardtop model! How could that not be indicated with a 4d instead of the 2d in this models VIN #?”
NHTSA complaint #10916810, filed 2016-10Related service bulletins
- 10166396Sep 1, 2019RATTLE FROM FRONT DOOR: A rattle noise is present from the door while driving most commonly when driving over rough roads.
- 10161585May 1, 2019Service Information May 2019 Special Roofs M54 03 17 Technical Service CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY STOW This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B54 03 17 dated…
- 10161584May 1, 2019CAVITY PROTECTION WAX LEAKING OUT OF HOOD. Cavity protection applied to underside of hood is leaking out onto wheel arch trim and grille.
- 10153719Dec 1, 2018SPLIT REAR DOOR ONLY OPENS ON ONE SIDE. When the key button is pressed to open the rear split doors.
- 10149552Oct 1, 2018TRUNK OPEN MESSAGE ON CLUSTER. Check Control Message (CCM) "Trunk Open" message is displayed. Trunk is closed and latched. Improper attachment of trunk lock connector.
- 10150060Sep 1, 2018?TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Customer inquires about tailgate opening process, mentioning: * Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. * Trunk/tailgate may open while…
- 10143577May 1, 2018PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish of the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- 10138416Apr 1, 2018WATER LEAK IN REAR HATCH: Water is found in trunk area.
- 10154762Feb 1, 2018SERVICE ACTION PVC SEAM ON TAILGATE WATER CHANNEL COULD LEAK WATER; CHECK AND REWORK. Water may leak into the luggage compartment from inside the D-Pillar. Insufficient sealing…
- 10136749Dec 1, 2017PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish on the B-pillar (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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