Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Cooper Paceman.
Classified as a passenger car, the 2016 Mini Cooper Paceman utilizes an Automatic (S6) transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 25/29/27 mpg. Within the 2013-2016 model complaint history, this model year logged 38 total owner complaints, a figure that falls between the lineup's lowest count of 33 in 2014 and the peak of 53 in 2015. With the engine identified as the top complaint area and four recalls issued, this model year occupies a moderate position in the vehicle's reliability history rather than defining either extreme.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 11427622446. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11427622446 |
| Engine air filter | 13717568728 alt 13717561235 |
| Spark plug | 12122293697 alt 12122158165 |
| Battery | 61217575326 alt 61217571896 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A87CC6 |
| Thermostat | 11518613803 alt 11518613804 |
| Cabin air filter | 64319127516 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Overall length | 151.2 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2606 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 59.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 25 / 29 / 27 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 6.3 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Power Steering Fluid | Pentosin CHF11S |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 9 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 18.4 |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.3 |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0-22.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 23.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | Use new nut and tighten to 134.0 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | Use new nut and tighten to 134.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-2 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Spark Plug Gap | Not adjustable in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 14.8-19.2 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.05-1.10 lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 140R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 480 cca |
| Pressure Test | 22 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 18-22 psi |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 26; Rear: 103 /; Front: 26; Rear: 22- |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 81; Rear: 74 Use; Front: 84; Rear: 74 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Stamped on rotor |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish | Stamped on rotor |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: 130 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90 degrees Step 3: 180 | 22 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.
| 1 | M10 Bolts | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | M10 Bolts | 90 degrees |
| 3 | M10 Bolts | 90 degrees |
| 4 | M8X95 Bolts | 11 ft. lbs |
| 5 | M8X95 Bolts | 90 degrees |
| 6 | M8X95 Bolts | 90 degrees |
| 7 | M8X35 Bolts | 22 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 66.0 ft. lbs. | 66 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 180 degrees | 180 degrees |
| 1 | 6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90 | 6 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150 | 37 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2016 Paceman sits in the closing arc of its federal record, and the year-over-year trend is clearly improving: complaints fell from a 2015 peak of 53 to 38, recalls declined from 7 (2014) and 6 (2015) to 4, open investigations dropped from 2 to 0, and TSBs tapered from a 430 high in 2014 down to 337. This places the 2016 model below the generation's mid-cycle spike on every metric tracked, suggesting the worst of the early-recall wave had been addressed. The target year's complaint concentration is led by Engine (7), followed by Exterior Lighting (6) and tied Electrical System/Exterior Lighting and Power Train (5) issues, though the underlying root causes are not specified in the data. On the safety side, the 2016 records 2 crash-related complaints and 0 fire complaints, a modest and unremarkable signal relative to the 53-complaint 2015 high. Taken together, the 2016 Paceman looks like the most settled year of the run and a defensible used buy, though a pre-purchase inspection focused on engine and driveline behavior is still warranted given that those areas led owner complaints.
All 38 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 337 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| M610226 | 2026-04-30 | Electrical System | While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test… |
| M010424 | 2025-07-30 | Power Train | The automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift… |
| M010224 | 2024-10-07 | Fuel/Propulsion System | EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE LTD WTY EXT (ELW) 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES |
| M010424 | 2024-08-12 | Power Train | For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector… |
| M010424 | 2024-07-08 | Power Train | For this vehicle, the automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector… |
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EPA figures are 25 city / 29 highway / 27 combined mpg.