2008 MINI Cooper Clubman Problems
Compared with other MINI Cooper Clubman years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
12/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.4× that of a typical MINI Cooper Clubman year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 1 of its 27 complaints were filed by the end of 2010.
- Most reported part: Air bags (9 complaints, median 69,904 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 27filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 79,226miles, 23 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman. The part named most often is air bags, with 9 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine (8) and electrical system (6). 23 of the complaints include a mileage, and 26% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 79,226 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 86 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 MINI Cooper Clubman model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 12 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
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.
- Air bags9 33%
- Engine8 30%
- Electrical system6 22%
- Seats4 15%
- Engine cooling3 11%
- Steering2 7.4%
- Brakes1 3.7%
- Fuel system1 3.7%
- Other or unknown1 3.7%
- Seat belts1 3.7%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “I took the car to the local authorized Mini cooper dealer where a diagnostic was run. The dealer stated that the passenger seat mat needed to be replaced in order to maintain the integrity of the airbag system. Mini cooper has been forced to recall 2008 convertibles for this problem, but refuses to fix the same year countryman models. This is a safety issue that required me to pay to have the passenger seat replaced. This repair cost me $ 1,800, and Mini cooper refuses to compensate me for the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10717720, filed 2015-05, 19,563 milesEngine: “Car has just over 100000 miles but has been constantly overheating (have to fill tank almost every day). Cannot find out the source, but I noticed a recall on the water pump on other similar models, but VIN search said mine was okay. I feel this is an error. Please inform me of my next step. Getting very frustrated. I wouldn't consider this high mileage for this car, and I take care of it.”
NHTSA complaint #11012947, filed 2017-08, 15 milesElectrical system: “My power steering intermittently goes out. I have to stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. When I turn the car back on, the power steering comes back. When the power steering goes out, it is extremely difficult to steer the car. This has happened multiple times over the last month.”
NHTSA complaint #10956358, filed 2017-02, 88,000 milesSeats: “The front passenger seat occupancy airbag sensor has failed. Consequently the front passenger airbag is turned off even if the seat is occupied. This is an ongoing problem with previous Mini's and bmw's and warrants a safety recall. This is an expensive repair and previous older model Mini's and bmw's have been recalled to fix this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10443945, filed 2012-01, 65,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
26% of the 23 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52,000 and 90,000 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
- 23V337000May 11, 2023Electrical systemCovers: MINI Cooper Clubman 2008–2014, Cooper S 2007–2013, Cooper 2007–2013 +1 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado…
Recall details for the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman → · Check a 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. 86 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…
- 10206696Dec 1, 2021Electrical system, Equipment, Wheels. New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed…
- 10179827Aug 1, 2020Seats. OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT - LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North…
- 10171506Jan 1, 2020Fuel system, Engine, Electrical system. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N14 HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HDP) SERVICE BENEFIT CLASS VEHICLES: The MINI vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure reduced or loss of power while driving…
- 10162461Jul 12, 2019Equipment. Air Conditioning System Leak Testing. The customer complains of poor or no air conditioning cooling. After further diagnosis, the system is found to be low or empty of a refrigerant charge, but when…
- 10162460Jul 12, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Service Action: Checking or Replacing the Door Sill Trim Strips. The door sill trim strips are deformed and/or peeling up at the corners. CAUSE: Insufficient surface preparation of the door sill.
- 10153778Jan 1, 2019Equipment. Oc3 seat occupancy mat: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120.
- 10152680Nov 1, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. "MANUAL TRANSMISSION - STIFF DIAGONAL GEARSHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT. The customer may complain of a ""stiff diagonal shift"" (e.g., N-R, R-N, 2-3/3-2 or 4-5/5-4). Also, in some cases, gears cannot be…
- 10134994Feb 1, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Aisin automatic transmisison: right side output shaft seal replacement
- 10146752Aug 1, 2017Equipment. Automatic Deactivation of Recirculation Mode. The customer states the recirculation display goes out, even though the recirculation button was switched on. CAUSE The automatic recirculation air…
Other model years of the MINI Cooper Clubman
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18 | 46,900 | 2 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2010 | 28 | 75,000 | 1 | — | — | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2009 | 39 | 70,000 | 1 | — | — | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2008 | 27 | 79,226 | 1 | — | — | 12 · Fewer | Rising |
All MINI Cooper Clubman model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman have?
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 9 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 8.
Has the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman reported?
Among the 23 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 79,226 miles and the middle half falls between 52,000 and 90,000 miles; 26% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.