2010 MINI Cooper Clubman Problems
Compared with other MINI Cooper Clubman years
Typical for this model
50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.0× 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.
- 4 of its 28 complaints were filed by the end of 2012.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (16 complaints, median 65,030 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2008
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
- 28filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles, 17 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 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman. The part named most often is electrical system, with 16 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine (9) and air bags (5). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 24% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 98 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 34 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 17 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 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (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.
- Electrical system16 57%
- Engine9 32%
- Air bags5 18%
- Fuel system4 14%
- Exterior lighting3 11%
- Other or unknown2 7.1%
- Engine cooling1 3.6%
- Seats1 3.6%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Shift mechanism froze on several occasions before going in for service on 1/6/12. Upon inspection I was told that repair is not considered under warranty. Dealer claims that some coffee was spilled inside of cup holder and leaked below which resulted in shorting out of a wire connector and requires the replacement of the shifter assembly. Reviewing several complaints from various web sights I determined that this is an ongoing problem with a number of Mini owners. …”
NHTSA complaint #10444046, filed 2012-01, 24,000 milesEngine: “My wife was driving her 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman on an interstate in michigan in april 2018 going 70 MPH when the engine just quit, losing all power. I was following her in a vehicle that I had just purchased so I pulled off the interstate behind her. There was not any indication of external liquids escaping the engine so after 15 minutes of examining the vehicle I started it back up and drove the 9 remaining miles to our home without further incident until I parked the vehicle in our garage, lifted the hood and steam was coming out of the oil cap when I opened it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11258744, filed 2019-09, 101,463 milesAir bags: “My passenger side seat sensor for the airbag has malfunctioned. I have heard of similar issue from other people. I am also aware that this problem was a recall fix for previous year Mini coopers. This fault has caused numerous warning lights to stay on all the time when the vehicle is turned on.”
NHTSA complaint #11316420, filed 2020-03, 51,189 milesFuel system: “Difficulty starting the vehicle. On city streets or the highway the car acts like it isn't getting consistent fuel therefore it hesitates as if it were going to die in the middle of driving the vehicle. We believe it is the high pressure fuel pump as we have had the heads cleaned of all carbon and spark plugs have been replaced. Furthermore there is a current recall on the high pressure fuel pump for the years 2007, 2008, and 2009.”
NHTSA complaint #11005063, filed 2017-07, 75,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
24% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 51,189 and 91,000 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 2010 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. 98 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11033151May 28, 2026Electrical system. Control Unit PDC Return
- 11032745May 6, 2026Electrical system. The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first…
- 11015837Mar 18, 2025Electrical system. The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first…
- 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, 2021Wheels, Electrical system, Equipment. 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, 2020Engine, Fuel system, 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, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. 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.
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 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman have?
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 16 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine with 9.
Has the 2010 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 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman reported?
Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,000 miles and the middle half falls between 51,189 and 91,000 miles; 24% 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.