2016 MINI Cooper Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 28 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 suspension of the 2016 MINI Cooper, 4% of the 28 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.
“Car only has 48000,00 miles and tie rods need replaced This is not normal ware for a car. My Ford Fusion has 98000.00 and just now needs tie rods. This has to be a defect”
NHTSA complaint #11438591, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 10200491May 1, 2021Creaking Noise When Cornering: A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns)
- 10174371Apr 1, 2020CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction.
- 10216772Feb 1, 2016Cracking noise coming from the area of the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, railroad crossings and speed bumps
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2016 MINI Cooper
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 MINI Cooper
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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