DecodedCars2016 MINI John Cooper Works
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2016 models.
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 27 combined · 25 city / 31 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 22 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 9 similar 2016 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2016 MINI John Cooper Works is a subcompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (25 city / 31 highway), 14% better than the 2016 subcompact car average of 23.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
What changed for 2016
- Engine dropped: 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG down from 29 to 27
Compared with 2015; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2015 John Cooper Works →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cooper Works Hardtop | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 31 / 27 | +14% | $3,050 | 325 |
| John Cooper Works Hardtop | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 / 30 / 25 | +5% | $3,300 | 347 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2016 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2016 MINI John Cooper Works.
Similar 2016 subcompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 MINI John Cooper Works (this car) | 27 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2016 Nissan GT-R | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2016 Ford Fiesta | 35 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Spark | 34 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2016 Toyota Mirai | – | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Beetle | 28 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV | 62 mi | Not rated | 2 |
Recalls (1)
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Oct 7, 2015
NHTSA campaign 15V628000 · 6,073 vehicles
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
- Fix
- MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Not every 2016 MINI John Cooper Works is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2016 MINI John Cooper Works in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2016 MINI John Cooper Works buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 MINI John Cooper Works. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other John Cooper Works years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 John Cooper Works | 30 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 John Cooper Works | 30 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 John Cooper Works | 30 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 John Cooper Works | 29 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 John Cooper Works | 29 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 John Cooper Works | 29 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 John Cooper Works | 29 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 John Cooper Works | 29 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 John Cooper Works | 28 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 John Cooper Works | 28 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 John Cooper Works | 28 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 John Cooper Works | 29 | – | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or MINI. How we calculate this →