Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18 | −57% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2010 | 28 | −48% | 1 | Electrical | Good |
| 2009 | 39 | 2.5× | 1 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2008 | 27 | 1.9× | 1 | Engine | Caution |
* Complaints compared with the median Cooper Clubman year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mini Cooper Clubman problems
Latest Mini Cooper Clubman recalls
Electrical system
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,…
Remedy: 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.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
BMW Is recalling certain model year 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman and Cooper S Clubman vehicles manufactured from February 8, 2011, through May 11, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard No.
Remedy: All affected vehicles have been repaired at dealerships. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mini Cooper Clubman should you avoid?
2009 and 2008 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Cooper Clubman years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2009.
What is the best year for the Mini Cooper Clubman?
2011 has the fewest complaints compared with other Cooper Clubman years at the same age, followed by 2010. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mini Cooper Clubman problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (41), engine & cooling (36) and air bags (30). Electrical complaints peak in the 2010 model year.
How many recalls has the Mini Cooper Clubman had?
2 recalls across 2008–2011. The model year with the most is 2011.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.