Mini Cooper S Clubman Problems by Year

We compared every Mini Cooper S Clubman model year from 2008–2011 using 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2009, which drew far more complaints than other Cooper S Clubman years at the same age. The best years are 2011.

4model years
88complaints
3recalls
2009worst years
2011best years

Complaints by model year

200820092010201111511313
Owner complaints per model year, Mini Cooper S Clubman. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201113−18%3ElectricalAverage
201013typical2ElectricalAverage
2009513.8×2EngineAvoid
200811typical2EngineAverage

* Complaints compared with the median Cooper S Clubman year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mini Cooper S Clubman problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2009
    4652%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2009
    2225%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2009
    1416%
  • Air bagsworst: 2009
    1315%
  • Other / not specified
    45%
  • Body & structureworst: 2008
    33%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2009
    33%
  • Brakesworst: 2009
    22%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2010
    22%
  • Seatsworst: 2011
    22%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2008
    11%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 2009
    11%
  • Lightsworst: 2009
    11%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2009
    11%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2011
    11%
  • Steeringworst: 2011
    11%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2011
    11%

Latest Mini Cooper S Clubman recalls

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

NHTSA recall 18V-248 · Apr 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger

NHTSA recall 12V-008 · Jan 11, 2012 · 90,368 vehicles

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,…

Remedy: 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.

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 11V-299 · May 25, 2011 · 75 vehicles

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.

All 3 Mini Cooper S Clubman recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mini Cooper S Clubman should you avoid?

2009 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Cooper S Clubman years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2009.

What is the best year for the Mini Cooper S Clubman?

2011 has the fewest complaints compared with other Cooper S Clubman years at the same age. 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 S Clubman problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (46), electrical system (22) and transmission & drivetrain (14). Engine complaints peak in the 2009 model year.

How many recalls has the Mini Cooper S Clubman had?

3 recalls across 2008–2011. The model year with the most is 2011. See all Mini Cooper S Clubman recalls by year.

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.