2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S Problems
- Complaints
- 34filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles, 31 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S. The part named most often is engine, with 21 complaints (62% of the total), followed by air bags (8) and engine cooling (5). 31 of the complaints include a mileage, and 35% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 19 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine21 62%
- Air bags8 24%
- Engine cooling5 15%
- Fuel system1 2.9%
Example complaints
Engine: “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 milesAir bags: “Airbags did not deploy in accident at 40mph due to sensor failure. Deceleration was extreme enough to fracture my back and cause chest injuries from striking steering wheel. Mini cooper rearended a suburban truck that was stopped at intersection causing engine to break loose from mounts and hood to crumple. Sensors for airbags should have deployed at the speed and impact.”
NHTSA complaint #10991221, filed 2017-05, 112,000 milesEngine cooling: “Car caught fire and burned up (totaled) in my driveway after it was shut off. Fire started in the engine compartment about 10 minutes after I shut it off and got out of the car. It nearly burned down my house too -- front steps and fence caught fire before the fire department got there and extinguished the fire. Have photos to document.”
NHTSA complaint #10442320, filed 2012-01, 35,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Every time I cold start my 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S there is a very loud knocking noise, there has been no recall but I worry about the stability of the engine timing.”
NHTSA complaint #10386454, filed 2011-03, 30,192 milesMileage when problems were reported
35% of the 31 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 39,000 and 76,893 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 19 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10244507Oct 25, 2023Electrical system. MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles…
- 10059114Jul 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Mini: faulty software for the tank ventilation control displays engine throttle reaction when temperature is high outside, and more obvious if the tank is only partly filled.
- 10059094Jun 1, 2015Engine. Mini: a mechanical failure and dme software error of the vanos actuators cause the engine to run rough which activates the malfunction warning light.
- 10058481Apr 1, 2015Equipment, Engine. Mini: camshaft timing control intake, camshaft jamming, signal implausible, position not reached, tolerance range outside, cannot control cold start exhaust and engine running rough with malfunction…
- 10057570Dec 1, 2014Engine cooling. Mini: some vehicles have turbocharger noise and a lack or loss of performance, due to restriction of turbocharger oil supply, resulting in oil starvation and seizing of turbocharger assembly. Model…
- 10044719Jun 1, 2012Engine, Electrical system. Mini: there is a software error causing the service engine soon light to be illuminated that is related to valvetronic diagnostics. Models r55, r56, r58, r57, r60, r59. No model years listed.
- 10044699Jun 1, 2012Engine. Mini: when resealing engine oil pan, engine oil pan gasket replacement should no longer be used due to causing sealing flange becoming deformed. Models r55, r56, r59, r60, r57, and r58. No model…
- 10043722Feb 1, 2012Fuel system. Mini: information provided regarding procedure of replacing fuel level sensor due to failure on the right and/or left side.
- 10040664Jun 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There may be a problem with a vapor recovery pump which will cause the service engine soon light to come on.
- 10039593May 1, 2011Air bags. Bmw: the airbag warning light is on with a fault stored. The wiring under the seat may be pinched or damaged.
Other model years of the MINI Cooper Clubman S
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 34 | 62,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
All MINI Cooper Clubman S model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S have?
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 21 complaints (62% of the total), followed by air bags with 8.
Has the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S reported?
Among the 31 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,000 miles and the middle half falls between 39,000 and 76,893 miles; 35% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.