2009 MINI Cooper Clubman Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,200 miles.
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.
“Ive personally driven my 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman 11k miles of the 34k it has on it without any issue until on june 5th, 2016 I parked it near my work and returned to it the next morning.it started up just fine and I just let the first gear take me out of the parking garage. Then I tried to accelerate once on the road and nothing... No power. I put the pedal to the floor and nothing. I pulled over and it sounded like a labored, clanky, rough idle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10881666, filed 2016-06, 34,200 miles“Low oil indicator doesn't light up until the oil levels are critically low. Dealer states that they've seen this happen a lot and it's normal. Cost me over $4,000 to fix it at the dealer. 3rd door (suicide door) lock mechanism sticks/breaks down. After getting it fixed, the latch itself broke down.”
NHTSA complaint #11182856, filed 2019-02, 60,000 miles“The manufacturer's provided drivers side floor mat slides up over both the brake pedal and accelerator causing unintentional braking and/or acceleration. I emailed the manufacturer regarding this problem, but so far no response.”
NHTSA complaint #10587261, filed 2014-05, 29,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10171506Jan 1, 2020CLASS 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…
- 10151222Mar 1, 2016"N12 Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) Pump: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION This updated version of this bulletin now includes the addition of…
- 10147699Mar 1, 2015N18:MINI Fuel Additive. INFORMATION Because carbon deposit buildup is related to fuel quality, it is not considered a defect in the vehicle's materials or workmanship…
- 10150301Oct 1, 2013DMTL Pump: Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. On affected vehicles, the Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) pump can fail. Some vehicles will have the Service Engine…
- 10043722Feb 1, 2012Mini: information provided regarding procedure of replacing fuel level sensor due to failure on the right and/or left side.
- 10035884Oct 1, 2010Mini: teileclearing for n14/n18 engine drivability and fuel system. Enhanced technical support (teileclearing) process has been developed to help identify the root causes…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman
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.
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