Mini Cooper S Paceman: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
Mini Cooper S Paceman: 3 model years scored from 124 NHTSA owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns. Worst year 2015, best year 2014.
Year-by-year data table
Best year in our data: 2014 (score 89). Worst: 2015 (score 77, BUY).
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 95 | BUY | $4,756 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 77 | BUY | $4,999 | 69 | 0 |
| 2014 | 89 | BUY | $4,842 | 46 | 0 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
Cooper S Paceman sub-models & family
What goes wrong on the Mini Cooper S Paceman
Across every Cooper S Paceman model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Engine32 complaints across all Cooper S Paceman years · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair$1,040–$2,220
- Power Train25 complaints across all Cooper S Paceman years · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair$1,290–$4,040
- Electrical System20 complaints across all Cooper S Paceman years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
- Fuel/Propulsion System12 complaints across all Cooper S Paceman years · typical job: Fuel pump or injector replacement$680–$1,620
- Service Brakes8 complaints across all Cooper S Paceman years · typical job: Pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles$580–$1,140
- Unknown Or Other6 complaints across all Cooper S Paceman years · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair$360–$940
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What is the best year for the Mini Cooper S Paceman?
On our data the 2014 Mini Cooper S Paceman scores 89/100 — the highest of the 3 model years we hold, with 46 NHTSA complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record.
Which Mini Cooper S Paceman years should I avoid?
The 2015 is the weakest year we score, at 77/100 (BUY), on 69 complaints and 0 recalls. Check the year-by-year table above before committing to any particular car.
What is the most common Mini Cooper S Paceman problem?
32 of the complaints filed against the Cooper S Paceman across all its model years sit in the Engine group — more than any other component.
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Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04