MINI Cooper Clubman S Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the MINI Cooper Clubman S (2008–2008) that have at least 5 complaints. 2008 has the most, with 34. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (21 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Cooper Clubman S model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 34 | 62,000 | 0 | 19 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine21 55%
- Air bags8 21%
- Engine cooling5 13%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 5.3%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 2.6%
- Fuel system1 2.6%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2008: “We started our 2008 Mini clubman s in a parking lot and it immediately indicated a check engine light (cel) for 'limp' mode. Upon further inspection, the upper guide rail for the timing chain had shattered. The odbii codes were p0300, random mis-fire, p0301 mis-fire cylinder 1, p0303 mis-fire cylinder 3 and p1492, downstream throttle air leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10608012, filed 2014-07, 51,000 milesOther MINI models
2,233 complaintsMINI Cooper S
1,777 complaintsMINI Cooper Convertible
170 complaintsMINI Cooper S Convertible
131 complaintsMINI Cooper Clubman
112 complaintsMINI Cooper Countryman
107 complaintsMINI Countryman
97 complaintsMINI Cooper S Clubman
88 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology