Mini Cooper Clubman
EPA MPG:
29 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
29 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.
The 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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The 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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2008 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
No Data Available
Mini vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
Engine Cooling
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Body Hardware
NA
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Paint/Trim
NA
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Noises/Leaks
NA
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NA
NA
NA
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NA
In-car Electronics
NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
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2007
2008*
NA
2009
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2011
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2012
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2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Powertrain
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
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2011
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2012
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2014
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2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
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2024
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
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2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Exhaust
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
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Brakes
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2001
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2003
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2007
2008*
NA
2009
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2011
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2012
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2015
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2016*
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2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Climate System
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2001
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2003
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2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
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2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
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Build Quality
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2001
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2003
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2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
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NA
2011
NA
2012
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2014
NA
2015
NA
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2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Electrical Accessories
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011
NA
2012
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2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Body Hardware
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
2014
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2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Paint/Trim
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011
NA
2012
2013
2014
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2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Noises/Leaks
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011
NA
2012
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2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
NA
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
2023
2024
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
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2012
2013
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016*
2017
2018
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2019
2020
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2021
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2022
2023
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 11, 2023
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
What should you do:
Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
23V337000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
97933
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 18, 2018
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
What should you do:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
18V248000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
47806
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 11, 2012
THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT COOLS THE TURBOCHARGER HAS AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CAN MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT.
What should you do:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGANDURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.
For more information:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
12V008000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
90368
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