Most common 2009 Mini JCW Clubman problems
Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mini JCW Clubman complaints by model year
2009 Mini JCW Clubman recalls (3)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
BMW is recalling 560 my 2009 jcw (john cooper works) and jcw clubman vehicles equipped with 16 inch diameter front brake discs rather than 17 inch discs. Under conditions of intense brake usage, braking performance would be reduced.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake discs and pads and, if necessary, replace them. The recall began on October 16, 2008. Owners May contact BMW/Mini at 1-866-275-6464 or by e-mail at Mini.assistance@askminiusa.com..
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2009 Mini JCW Clubman:
Engine compartment fire
In a January 10, 2012 letter to NHTSA, BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the electric auxiliary water pump in approximately 88,911 model year (MY) 2007-2011 Mini Cooper vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2006 through January 18, 2011 (Recall 12V-008).According to BMW, the auxiliary water pump on vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder turbocharged…
What 2009 Mini JCW Clubman owners say
Engine & cooling
Numerous engine related issues. Blown turbo, thermostat cracked, timing was redone on car, tmps sensor corroded, side marker lights corroded, water pump housing cracked, engine oil pan leak, carbon buildup on intake valves, oil filter housing needed replacing, I take replaced with "winterized" version all happened after 57000
A loud rattling noise is heard and felt when engine is first started and lasts until the engine starts to warm up depending on how quickly the engine begins to warm up. In my experience, several minutes of rattling. This does not happen all of the time. I've notified the dealership (inskip Mini in warwick, ri) multiple times and the service manager (jeff s) said Mini is aware of the complaint and there are several different repairs for this anomaly,but will not effect repairs unless the rattle is heard in the their shop or I can provide audible proof. Since this happens so infrequently, am I supposed to keep an audio recorder or camcorders in my car, so I can jump out of my car and record the rattle? That is unacceptable! The dealer needs to take care of this problem. I've experienced this rattling condition at least 8 times already.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Mini JCW Clubman a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Mini JCW Clubman?
The engine & cooling — 4 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine.
How many recalls does the 2009 Mini JCW Clubman have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2009 Mini JCW Clubman, the most recent from April 18, 2018 (engine). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2009 Mini JCW Clubman problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 41,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.