Mini Clubman: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Mini Clubman model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 44.4 Medium | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| 2017 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 95.7 High | POWER TRAIN |
Across 2 model years, the 2017 Mini Clubman carries the highest severity index (95.7, driven by power train), while the 2016 is the cleanest at 44.4.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.