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Mini Cooper S Clubman

2008–2012 only

115 classified complaints 3 recalls

2008–2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman models have 115 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Timing chain, guides and tensioners, typically surfacing around 53,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mini Cooper S Clubman report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2008–2012 only

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 38 complaints

Median onset: 53,000 miles.

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

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 18 complaints

Median onset: 54,000 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 15 complaints

Median onset: 61,406 miles.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 6 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 41,128 miles.

Turbocharger and intercooler · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 52,000 miles.

Typical repair: $1,520–$2,820 nationally.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 20,268 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Head gasket and cylinder head · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 62,000 miles.

Typical repair: $1,620–$3,010 nationally.

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 2008–2012 model years. See the full Mini Cooper S Clubman report for every year and full specs/safety data.