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Mini Paceman Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 239 owner complaints for the Mini Paceman. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mini Paceman by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mini Paceman | 0 | 48 | |
| 2015 Mini Paceman | 0 | 72 | |
| 2014 Mini Paceman | 0 | 48 | |
| 2013 Mini Paceman | 0 | 71 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mini models.
Mini Paceman: questions owners ask
Which Mini Paceman year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mini Paceman model years with the most are the 2015 (72), 2013 (71) and 2014 (48). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mini Paceman years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2014 (48), 2016 (48) and 2013 (71), out of 4 model years from 2013 to 2016. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
Which Mini Paceman years have the most headlight and taillight complaints?
16 owner complaints across 3 Mini Paceman model years describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. The most were filed for the 2016 (9), 2013 (4) and 2015 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Mini Paceman fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mini Paceman's first-time failure rate ranged from 6.9% for cars first registered in 2017 to 19.8% for 2013, across 5 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.