2012 MINI Cooper Clubman Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#7 most-complained of 7 Cooper Clubman years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman has 0 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #7 highest of 7 Cooper Clubman model years.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 27 city / 34 hwy
Top 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V337000May 11, 2023Electrical System97,933 vehicles
Electrical system
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.
Remedy: 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.
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2012 compared with other Cooper Clubman years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman ranks #7 of 7 among Cooper Clubman model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 0 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- Does the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman, most recently reported 2023, covering electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman?
- EPA rates the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.