2012 MINI Clubman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Clubman years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 MINI Clubman. That ranks 4th out of 10 Clubman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 70%), typically at around 66,250 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 MINI Clubman problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 70% | 66,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 20% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 10% | 91,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 MINI Clubman recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 MINI Clubman.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
while driving i noticed that there was some malfunctions with the car electronics and down by the drivers footwell there was a burning smell coming from it (fcm) which had me to stop the vehicle and get it towed home and stopped me from driving the car because of a risk of fire
[redacted] Scan.pdf
Passenger side seat airbag sensor not working warning light and massages indicate airbag restraint issue.
The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Rough car start & hiccups on commute to work after rain storm. Indicating multiple mis fires 300, 301, 302, 304,
Other MINI Clubman years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Clubman | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Clubman | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Clubman | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 Clubman | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Clubman | 23 | 2 |
| 2016 Clubman | 18 | 1 |
| 2015 Clubman | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Clubman | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 Clubman | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 MINI Clubman?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 MINI Clubman?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 MINI Clubman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Clubman model years, the 2012 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.