2016 MINI JCW Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other JCW years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 MINI JCW. That ranks 2nd out of 13 JCW model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 MINI JCW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 3,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 MINI JCW recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 MINI JCW.
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.
Our 2016 mini cooper jcw was involved in an accident, where it failed to stop, and, in fact seemed to accelerate. A previous version we owned did the same thing, several years ago. A few days after this accident, an article appeared in the national media, describing a similar accident in new york…
Other MINI JCW years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 JCW | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 JCW | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 JCW | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 JCW | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 JCW | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 JCW | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 JCW | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 JCW | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 JCW | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 JCW | 9 | 4 |
| 2008 JCW | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 JCW | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 MINI JCW?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 MINI JCW?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 MINI JCW a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other JCW model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.