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2009 MINI Cooper Clubman Engine Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman, 38% of all 39 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 7 Cooper Clubman model years. These complaints report 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 72,000 miles.

Engine complaints
15
38% of 39
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
72,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2011, latest Feb 6, 2019.

2009 MINI Cooper Clubman engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2011Dec 2012Aug 2013May 2014Mar 2015Jun 2016Feb 2019
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2011 to Feb 2019; peak Dec 2012 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Cooper Clubman model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200811 (41%)
  2. 200915 (38%)
  3. 201010 (36%)
  4. 20111 (6%)
  5. 20120 (0%)
  6. 20130 (0%)
  7. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman have engine problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 72,000 miles.
Which MINI Cooper Clubman year has the most engine complaints?
The 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman has the most engine complaints (15), compared with 15 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.