2016 Mini Cooper Convertible
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
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 96 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
4 of 13 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
Show complaint excerpts
Rear brake lights..it comes with 3 small brake lights ...two on bumper & one on top scoop, all relatively small. The main two are much bigger but are only used for driving lights & turn signal. 'it makes no sense '.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-25
This car has terribly placed taillights. The lights are not placed in a visible line of sight. The Mini Clubman I saw had very small lights below the large lights on the rear doors.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-08
Spotted new clubman in front of me on highway. Vehicle came to stop abruptly without apparent warning. Thankfully I was paying attention.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-04
Service brakes
2 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes.
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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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-15
Structure
1 of 13 total reports mentions: structure.
Seat belts
1 of 13 total reports mentions: seat belts.
Power train
1 of 13 total reports mentions: power train.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-12-28Steering15V887000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015.
Remedy: BMW will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 28, 2015.
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2017-05-19Exterior lighting17V222000 BMW 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 braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
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2019-07-03Seat belts16V747000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i...
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Mini Cooper Convertible — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V887000 · Steering
- Recall 17V222000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 16V747000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Mini Cooper Convertible 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 2016 Mini Cooper Convertible?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Mini Cooper Convertible have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.