Open safety recalls, the components owners report failing most often, crash-test results and running costs for the 2014 Mini JCW Clubman — assembled from NHTSA and EPA records.
Everything on this page applies to the model as a whole. Run its 17-character VIN to decode that exact car — its engine, trim, assembly plant and factory equipment — alongside these records. Free, no account.
Run a VIN →Recalls and complaints are filed against a specific model year, so figures differ from one year to the next even within a single generation. See every Mini JCW Clubman year.
No EPA fuel-economy match for this model (naming may differ or it predates EPA records).
Rated configuration: 2014 Mini JCW Clubman SW FWD
The parts named most often across 6 owner complaintsfiled with NHTSA for this make, model and year — the closest free answer to “what is likely to go wrong?”
Complaints are self-reported and skew toward problems people find alarming, so treat this as where to look, not a defect rate.
See attached document for complaint.
The rear backup lights don’t work due to the defective footwell control module. This is a symptom of the defective FCM. It’s been well over a year and Mini hasn’t had the parts. Very worrisome when our young daughter is backing up and the lights are out!
I have had 2 problems with the springs breaking on my car which seems like a very odd thing, especially for a 2014 model that is not abused. This seems like a manufacturing defect and can easily cause an accident due to tire blowout and/or unpredictable handling. 1) The most recent problem occurred on February 8, 2023 with the front springs. The spring on the driver side broke and shifted outward rubbing the inner sidewall of the tire causing it to blowout. Fortunately I was on surface streets driving around 20-30MPH when this started (noticed smoke from the wheel well and a burning smell. I was only a block or two from a friends house when this started and was lucky the tire did not blow out until I was less than 200 yards from his house. As of now I put one of the winter wheel/tire on the car but it is still not drivable due to the spring hitting the tire. This repair and a new tire (old set only had around 20,000 miles) are to be replaced tomorrow, February 10, 2023 for an estimated $1100 for new front shock/spring assemblies , labor and alignment (I am also replacing the tires for $1300 so all are the same make/model/mileage). I can share bill after the repairs are complete. 2) The oldest problem was with the rear springs in March 2020. The springs rusted and broke causing the car to squat in the rear and not handle safely on the road above 50MPH. It would bounce unpredictably and sway side to side in the rear. I was fortunate that I did not have to make any quick maneuvers that could have caused the car to go out of control. The springs were replaced at a local shop for a total of $1010.88. I can locate the file and share this bill if necessary
AFTER GETTING NEW BATTERY INSTALLED AT MINI DEALER IN AUSTIN TEXAS AIR BAG NO LONGER WORKS. SEAT BELT AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN DRIVER OR TWO ADULTS IN FRONT SEATS. DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT EASILY FIX WITHOUT REMOVING SEATS. MANY MINI CUSTOMERS COMPLAIN ABOUT AIRBAG NOT WORKING ON USER FORUMS. MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD.
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THE MINI COOPER DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE OIL SUPPLY LINE TO THE TURBO IS LEAKING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS WAS FOUND DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION AT THE DEALERSHIP.
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