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2011 MINI Cooper Clubman Electrical system Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
61%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
61,450miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman, 61% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,450 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“This spring the right front (passenger side) sun roof drain hose came off while the car was sitting. Water poured down the front pillar flooding the electrical control box and putting approx. 2 of water into the floor. (found this out after it broke down) the car was dried out and not knowing the cause flooded again. I read about this problem after looking on the internet and reattached the hose. Several days later my wife was driving the car through one of the worst interstate intersections in ma, rt3 and 93 merge, and the car lost power and stalled. …”

NHTSA complaint #10859916, filed 2016-04, 46,900 miles

“My car has a problem with the FRM or foot control module the turn signal don’t work right, when putting the car in reverse the bulb will not work but it’s a brand new bulb, I know there is a recall for them 23V-337 but since my car has always been in Texas the recall doesn’t apply to it”

NHTSA complaint #11619919, filed 2024-10

“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. Several unknown warning lights blinked upon starting the vehicle, the parking lights failed, and the power windows failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the electrical failures were due to water leak in the front driver's side footwell and on the left side of the driver's seat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11760421, filed 2026-08, 76,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable, and the headlights started flickering. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #11598358, filed 2024-07, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the footwell control module became inoperable. The contact stated that the window motors, the turn signals, and the headlights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the footwell control module needed to be replaced and re-coded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). …”

NHTSA complaint #11546474, filed 2023-09, 45,735 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20111161%
20101657%
2009821%
2008622%

Other parts of the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman

Air bags
6 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology