2018 Mini Clubman
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 1 complaint
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 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
1 of 1 total report mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing brake lights.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2018 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the driver's side brake light was inoperable. The contact attempted to change bulbs and noticed the housing was melted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-08-05
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2017-10-20Trailer hitches17E051000 Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles.
Remedy: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Mini Clubman — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17E051000 · Trailer hitches
FAQ
- Is the 2018 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 2018 Mini Clubman?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Mini Clubman have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.