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MINI Cooper S ClubmanModel year report

2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
56,500miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
30 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 27 city / 35 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (62% of the total), followed by engine (4) and air bags (3). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 134 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 28 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The passengers seat occupancy detector is not functioning and it won't allow any airbag to activate. The passenger airbag light is constantly on and it is a safety hazard. This is a common problem with these cars, and no recall has been issued.”

NHTSA complaint #11395359, filed 2021-02, 54,000 miles

Engine: “4 faulty ignition coils within 3 months: cylinders #1 & # 2 had to be replaced on 4/7/17 cylinders #3 & #4 on 7/4/17. First incident occurred when I was pulling into oncoming traffic and resulted in complete loss of engine power. The second incident happened on the highway while changing lanes, again complete loss of engine power and nearly caused me to be hit by a semi-truck. I narrowly escaped an accident in first incident as well. I do not feel safe driving my children in this car any longer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11002796, filed 2017-07, 41,128 miles

Air bags: “My Mini cooper was rear ended, and I was pushed into another vehicle violently. Not a single airbag deployed, my seat fully reclined during the impact, and my head rest broke out of its base. Due to the severity of the impact, airbags should have deployed.”

NHTSA complaint #10986254, filed 2017-05, 59,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 77,200 miles.

0%0–100%10–2525%25–5038%50–7525%75–1000%100–15013%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 56,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20142017222021202422026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Cooper S Clubman FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual273530$2,750
Cooper S Clubman FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic253328$2,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 MINI Cooper S 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. 134 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 134 bulletins →

Other model years of the MINI Cooper S Clubman

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20111356,5003—30—Not enough data
20101355,0002———Not enough data
20095149,0002——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20081153,2252———Not enough data

All MINI Cooper S Clubman model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (62% of the total), followed by engine with 4.

Has the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman get?

The EPA rates the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman (Cooper S Clubman, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 30 mpg combined, 27 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,500 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 77,200 miles; 25% 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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.