2008 MINI Cooper Clubman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper Clubman years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Cooper Clubman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (9 complaints, 33%), typically at around 69,904 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 27owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 MINI Cooper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 | 33% | 69,904 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 30% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 22% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 15% | 69,904 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 11% | 55,150 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 151,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 38,950 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 79,226 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 MINI Cooper Clubman recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact…
The contact owns a 2008 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…
I purchased a 2008 clubman and it's the non-turbo but the engine has an issue with multiple misfire codes being sent out to the obd2 reader as well as some ecu codes that imply weak fuel pressure and when looking up and trying to find how to replace the fuel pressure pump then i realized i was not…
Passenger seat sensor failure. This seems like a very common problem on these cars. Of course, there is a recall on previous years
Vehicle caught fire, while i was driving down the highway.
Other MINI Cooper Clubman years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Cooper Clubman | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Cooper Clubman | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Cooper Clubman | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Cooper Clubman | 18 | 2 |
| 2010 Cooper Clubman | 28 | 1 |
| 2009 Cooper Clubman | 39 | 1 |
| 2008 | 27 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper Clubman model years, the 2008 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.