2010 MINI Cooper Clubman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper Clubman years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Cooper Clubman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints, 57%), typically at around 65,030 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 28owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 57% | 65,030 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 32% | 71,010 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 18% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 14% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 13,674 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 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 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the electronic control module had short circuited from water entering the foot well from the sunroof. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who confirmed that the electronic control module on the driver's side had…
The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that there were electrical wires exposed. The contact stated that the lights, windows, and brake lights were inoperable. The Service Soon message was displayed. Additionally, the air bag, and check engine warning lights were…
My husband and I own a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman, which we bought from a used car dealer in September 2022. The control module failed this summer, resulting in the high beams not functioning. A safety recall was issued by MINI a few weeks after we made repairs for that same problem. We are writing…
I received a recall notice from Mini USA in July 2023 regarding the Footwell Control Module (FRM). The letter states, "This safety recall involves the Footwell Control Module (FRM), an electronic control unit located behind an interior trim panel in the driver's footwell area. Due to a number of…
Received a recall letter, July 2023 for the footwell control module on our Mini Cooper Clubman. One 11-29 2023 I sent an email to customer relations because we have not heard anything back about the recall. Received a email from Abigail from monitoring relations on 11-30 2023 she wanted information…
Other MINI Cooper Clubman years
← 2009 Cooper Clubman · 2011 Cooper Clubman →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Cooper Clubman | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Cooper Clubman | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Cooper Clubman | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Cooper Clubman | 18 | 2 |
| 2010 | 28 | 1 |
| 2009 Cooper Clubman | 39 | 1 |
| 2008 Cooper Clubman | 27 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 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 2010 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 2010 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.