2013 Mini Clubman
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2013: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
7 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlight failed to illuminate and the turn signals failed to engage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-17
Ignition coil failed causing vehicle to disable while moving on a 4 lane parkway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-04
Exterior lighting
3 of 13 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing back up lights.
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The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the driverâs side backup light was inoperable. No warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-13
Service brakes
2 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes.
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I have a 2013 Mini Clubman s with only 8K miles on it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-27
Engine
2 of 13 total reports mention: engine.
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Driving down 680 from berkeley, ca at around 2:30PM: I was heading home and temperature light appears on dash. I notice it and try to pull off freeway trying to get to safe area to stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-05
Air bags
2 of 13 total reports mention: air bags.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2013 Mini Clubman — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Mini Clubman reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mini Clubman?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Mini Clubman have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.