2017 MINI Clubman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Clubman years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 MINI Clubman. That is the most of any Clubman model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 26%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 MINI Clubman problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 22% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 108,990 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 95,630 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 MINI Clubman recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015, through July 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owned a 2017 Mini Clubman. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH the vehicle in the lane ahead lost control and spun sideways into the path of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that his vehicle crashed into the driver's door and slightly behind into the cab of…
Rear parking brake light in the bumper has caused a short and failed twice, after complete replacement of light assembly.
There is a defect in the vehicle that is associated with a pervasive design flaw, wherein a spring fails in the gearbox, preventing the car from showing as parked.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Mini Clubman. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for servicing, the dealer informed the contact that based on the Carfax history report, there was a mileage discrepancy; however, the contact did not have the Carfax information…
The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a message was displayed that the rear brake light was not functioning. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that…
Other MINI Clubman years
← 2016 Clubman · 2018 Clubman →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Clubman | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Clubman | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Clubman | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 Clubman | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 23 | 2 |
| 2016 Clubman | 18 | 1 |
| 2015 Clubman | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Clubman | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 Clubman | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 Clubman | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 MINI Clubman?
Owners most often report power train, exterior lighting, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 MINI Clubman?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 MINI Clubman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Clubman model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.