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Reliability Database
Mini

Clubman

Subcompact
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.8)
9 Generations
18 Engines Rated
394 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
9 recommended 4 caution 5 avoid

Generation Timeline

2008 2008
2 engines
72 complaints 🔥 6
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (2.3)
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2009 2009
2 engines
90 complaints 🔥 3
1.6L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.2)
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2010 2010
2 engines
42 complaints 🔥 4
1.6L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.6)
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2011 2011
2 engines
28 complaints 🔥 2
1.6L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.8)
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2012 2012
1 engine
54 complaints 🔥 3
1.6L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.6)
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2013 2013
2 engines
16 complaints
1.6L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.6)
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2014 2014
1 engine
53 complaints 🔥 2
1.6L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.1)
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2016 2016
2 engines
16 complaints
2.0L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.0)
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2017 2017
4 engines
23 complaints 🔥 1
1.5L 3-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
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