2011 MINI Cooper Clubman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper Clubman years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman. That ranks 4th out of 7 Cooper Clubman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 61%), typically at around 61,450 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 | 11 | 61% | 61,450 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 33% | 45,725 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 17% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 18,600 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 51,450 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 35,861 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 125,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 MINI Cooper Clubman recalls (2)
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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: BMW Is recalling certain model year 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman and Cooper S Clubman vehicles manufactured from February 8, 2011, through May 11, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard No. 101, "Controls and Displays." These vehicles are equipped with a European specification tachometer that uses brake-system telltales/symbols that do not meet U.S. requirements.
Risk: In the event of an ABS system problem, only the the outer circle of the symbol illuminates, not the ABS letters. As such, the driver may be unaware that there is a problem with the ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: All affected vehicles have been repaired at dealerships. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
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 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. Several unknown warning lights blinked upon starting the vehicle, the parking lights failed, and the power windows failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 2011 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 check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was…
My car has a problem with the FRM or foot control module the turn signal donât work right, when putting the car in reverse the bulb will not work but itâs a brand new bulb, I know there is a recall for them 23V-337 but since my car has always been in Texas the recall doesnât apply to it
I've just gotten a very common air bag seat mat sensor code (93c1) that Mini had a limited recall on - but alas my car did not get the code until it was outside the parameters of that repair program. What makes it worse is that the fix is over $1000 and there's very little concrete info on the…
Safety recall since 3/23/2023. It's 07/19/2024. With no solution yet , it's been over a year now with no solution. That is a un timely manner. Need to know what to do now . Can not drive vehicle, no blinkers or brake lights. Please help.
Other MINI Cooper Clubman years
← 2010 Cooper Clubman · 2012 Cooper Clubman →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Cooper Clubman | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Cooper Clubman | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Cooper Clubman | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 18 | 2 |
| 2010 Cooper Clubman | 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 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.