Most common 2017 Mini Clubman problems
Share of the 23 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mini Clubman complaints by model year
Best Clubman years: 2012, 2014, 2013. Years to avoid: 2017, 2016. Compare all years →
2017 Mini Clubman recalls (2)
Air bags
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,…
Remedy: 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
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.
Remedy: 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.
What 2017 Mini Clubman owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
The Roll Warning light for my 2017 Clubman came on with this message: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center. The light came on Saturday evening when I got into my car to go home from a friend's house. It was parked on the side of the street. It comes on now whenever it's parked and I am turning on my emergency brake but the car has not rolled. A friend of mine has a 2017 Mini Cooper 4 door and this same light came on for her the same week mine did. I've also found others posting about it online. All 2017 mini coopers. I went to the dealer (Dreyer & Reinbold of Indianapolis) and they told me 99% of the time the gear shifter assembly would need to be replaced at a cost of $2,100 plus tax and shop supplies. This seems like a problem Mini needs to pay for.
The car has a warning light "secure car against rolling" at first I thought it was a reminder to set the parking brake. The next warning light was "service required" - I just bought this 2017 Mini Clubman two weeks ago so I took it to the mini dealer service center. The motor mount, gear shifter, brakes were all affected and need replacing. When I looked up the "warning light" online - there are literally forums where this specific warning is discussed. I feel this should be an active recall item for Mini Coopers. I could have easily dismissed the warning as a parking brake notice - and caused an accident by letting it go.
Lights
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 the body domain controller needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V222000 (Exterior Lighting); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 48,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the rear passenger's side brake light wiring harness had melted which led to a defective brake light. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the taillight was replaced. The contact stated that after the last failure the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,995.
Brakes
I own a 2017 Mini Clubman, when applying the brakes what turns on are the rear fog lights located in the bottom rear bumper. The main rear tail lights do not illuminate when break pedal is pressed. This causes vehicles nearly rear ending my vehicle numerous times. The car has already been hit and an explanation had to be given to the police as a rear tail light ticket was going to be issued. There should be a recall and the brake lights should be diverted to where they belong "rear tail lights" and not the rear bottom bumper fog lights. Very unsafe and this design should not have been approved.
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.
2017 Mini Clubman engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 25 / 33 / 28 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | FWD | 25 / 34 / 28 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 23 / 33 / 27 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 22 / 31 / 26 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | AWD | 22 / 32 / 26 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | FWD | 22 / 31 / 25 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 22 / 29 / 25 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | AWD | 21 / 30 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Mini Clubman a good car?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Clubman rates use caution: 4.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Clubman at the same age. It is one of the Clubman years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Mini Clubman?
The transmission & drivetrain — 6 complaints, 26% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission › lever and linkage › floor shift. Next are the lights (5) and brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 2017 Mini Clubman have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2017 Mini Clubman, the most recent from December 20, 2016 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mini Clubman?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2014 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017 and 2016. See the full Mini Clubman years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 Mini Clubman problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 63,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.