2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 15%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S, 15% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Timing chain and tensioner failure at 39k, common premature failure part on this engine when I looked online. We love our clubman, but just glad it didn't happen when we were on the interstate!”
NHTSA complaint #10455234, filed 2012-04, 39,000 miles“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 miles“Mini Cooper Clubman S rough rattle in the engine compartment upon ignition of the vehicle. Sounds like a lifter. Continues until 1 minute of operation then subsides.”
NHTSA complaint #10296654, filed 2009-12, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10057570Dec 1, 2014Mini: 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…
- 10040664Jun 1, 2011Bmw 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.
- 10026767Mar 1, 2011Mini: turbocharger failure; oil supply line blockage. Loss of performance and turbocharger noise. *pe updated 8/16/11.
- 10040741Feb 1, 2011Bmw: engine too hot message is displayed with stored trouble codes. The water pump doesnt power up.
- 10037305Nov 1, 2010Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S
21 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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