repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags
Risk. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
2017 MINI ClubmanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2017 MINI Clubman, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-914 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 29, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 MINI Clubman has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Power train
5Exterior lighting
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
1Visibility
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 MINI Clubman recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Air bags: side/window
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with MINI.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Clubman year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Clubman median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 MINI Clubman safety ratings
2017 Mini Clubman 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Clubman owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
Message on start and stop - “Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Consult service center” service center says $2K to fix for a $an inexpensive part. Does not impact performance of car but sounds like a safety issue.
It is now common knowledge that this transmission of the 3rd generation has an avoidable fault. There is a small spring in the shifter assembly that fails. It causes an error alert that car is not secure, when it actually is. The recommended repair is over $2000 at the dealer. This is a faulty part…
Own a 2017 Clubman?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.