What year MINI Cooper Clubman should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 and 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman have the highest Complaint Index among 7 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2009 model year ranks worst with 39 complaints and 1 recalls.

What is the best year for the MINI Cooper Clubman?

The 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track (18 complaints, 2 recalls).

What are the most common problems with the MINI Cooper Clubman?

Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are electrical system (46, 40%), engine (37, 32%), and airbags (30, 26%).

How many recalls does the MINI Cooper Clubman have?

NHTSA lists 2 distinct recall campaigns covering MINI Cooper Clubman model years 2008–2014. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.

MINI Cooper Clubman Best and Worst Years (2008–2014)

MINI Cooper Clubman years to avoid: 2009 and 2010. Based on 116 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns across 7 model years (2008–2014).

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2009 Avoid 2010

Model years: 7; 2008–2014
NHTSA complaints: 116
Recall campaigns: 2
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 7
Top problem area: Electrical System

Cooper Clubman Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

MINI Cooper Clubman problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2008	Caution	67	27	2	1	Engine	—	—
2009	Avoid	100	39	1	1	Engine	—	—
2010	Avoid	83	28	3	1	Electrical System	—	—
2011	Caution	50	18	1	2	Electrical System	—	—
2012	No verdict	0	0	0	1	—	30	—
2013	No verdict	33	3	0	1	Electrical System	30	—
2014	No verdict	17	1	0	1	Electrical System	29.5	—

Cooper Clubman years to avoid: what went wrong

2009 MINI Cooper Clubman Index 100 · 39 complaints · 1 recalls

Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman, led by engine (15), airbags (10), and electrical system (9). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this year. Complaints mention 1 fires.

2009 engine problems →

2010 MINI Cooper Clubman Index 83 · 28 complaints · 1 recalls

Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman, led by electrical system (16), engine (10), and airbags (5). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this year. Complaints mention 3 fires.

2010 electrical system problems →

Most common MINI Cooper Clubman problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System46 (40%)
Engine37 (32%)
Airbags30 (26%)
Structure & Body13 (11%)
Fuel System8 (7%)
Other7 (6%)
Transmission & Powertrain7 (6%)
Steering5 (4%)
Brakes3 (3%)
Seat Belts3 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year MINI Cooper Clubman should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 and 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman have the highest Complaint Index among 7 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2009 model year ranks worst with 39 complaints and 1 recalls.
What is the best year for the MINI Cooper Clubman?: The 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track (18 complaints, 2 recalls).
What are the most common problems with the MINI Cooper Clubman?: Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are electrical system (46, 40%), engine (37, 32%), and airbags (30, 26%).
How many recalls does the MINI Cooper Clubman have?: NHTSA lists 2 distinct recall campaigns covering MINI Cooper Clubman model years 2008–2014. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.