2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 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.
“Engine timing chain broke while driving because of a faulty plastic tensioner piece braking. This issue has surfaced repeatedly globally, but no recall issued. This needs to be recalled, it is clearly a safety issue and because of one small little plastic faulty part cost me close to $5000. Mini/bmw north america does not acknowledge this issue nor wants to reimburse me for the expenses incurred to keep driving safely.”
NHTSA complaint #10492944, filed 2013-01, 92,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249431Jan 19, 2024Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- 10162460Jul 12, 2019Service 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…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman
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.
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