2013 MINI Clubman

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 7 of 13 complaints (54%) mention it.

Complaints filed rose from 10 in 2012 to 13 in 2013.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category2011201220132014vs. 2013 Subcompact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,600–2,7502,600–2,7502,600–2,6502,600–2,650
Combined MPG28–3028–3029–3029–30
City / Highway MPG25–27 / 32–3525–27 / 32–3426–27 / 3426–27 / 34
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)296–317296–317297–314295–315
Complaints filed010135Not compared
Recalls issued0000Not compared
Crash-involved complaints0000Not compared
Fire-involved complaints0000Not compared
Injuries reported0000Not compared
Deaths reported0000Not compared
Configurations compared5566

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2013 MINI Clubman have?

No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 MINI Clubman?

Electrical: 7 of 13 NHTSA complaints (54%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2013 MINI Clubman get?

EPA rates it 29–30 MPG combined across 6 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 MINI Clubman?

EPA estimates $2,600–$2,650 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (6)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (S6)41.6LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars27 mpg (high)34 mpg30 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)300 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 6-spd41.6LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars27 mpg (high)34 mpg30 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)297 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic (S6)41.6LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars26 mpg (low)34 mpg29 mpg (low)$2,650 (high)314 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4Manual 6-spd41.6LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars26 mpg (low)34 mpg29 mpg (low)$2,650 (high)305 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic (S6)41.6LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars26 mpg (low)34 mpg29 mpg (low)$2,650 (high)314 g/mi (high)
Configuration 6Manual 6-spd41.6LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars26 mpg (low)34 mpg29 mpg (low)$2,650 (high)305 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine20000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical70000
Brakes20000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints20000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting30000
Other30000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls

No recalls have been issued for this model-year.