13 problems have been reported for the 2016 Mini Cooper S. The following chart shows the 8 most common problems for 2016 Mini Cooper S. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 3 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (2 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Electrical System | |
| Power Train | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Equipment | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Steering |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2016 Mini Cooper S in the United States are 2,043 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Mini Cooper S owners in the last 10 years is 13, and the age of the vehicle is 10, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 13 / 2,043 / 10 * 1000 = 0.64.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Mini Cooper S model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2016 Mini Cooper S in 2016.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mini Cooper S, the following table can be used to compare the 2016 Mini Cooper S with the Mini Cooper S from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2016 Cooper S is 13 while the average number of problems reported for the 21 model years of the Mini Cooper S is 103.