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Mini Cooper Clubman

2008–2011 only

164 classified complaints 2 recalls

2008–2011 Mini Cooper Clubman models have 164 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 74,807 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mini Cooper Clubman report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2008–2011 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 49 complaints

Median onset: 74,807 miles.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 38 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 20 complaints

Median onset: 73,500 miles.

Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 12 complaints

Median onset: 24,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 11 complaints

Median onset: 47,750 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 82,000 miles.

Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 35,861 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 65,613 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008–2011 model years. See the full Mini Cooper Clubman report for every year and full specs/safety data.