2013 MINI Cooper Clubman Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2013 MINI Cooper Clubman has a complaint index of 33 with 3 complaints and 1 recall, ranking 5th out of 7 model years — better than the 2008-2011 years but with electrical issues tied to a footwell fuse box recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #5 of 7 Cooper Clubman years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 27 city / 34 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2013 MINI Cooper Clubman problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Exterior lights sometimes flash on their own while the vehicle is parked and fail to turn off, with no warning lights illuminated.
- Some owners report all four exterior lights malfunctioning while driving.
- Moisture has been found causing corrosion to the fuse in the footwell fuse box area.
- Owners tied to recall 23V337000 report waiting for replacement parts, with the manufacturer exceeding a reasonable repair timeframe.
- Median mileage at failure for these electrical complaints is 62,000 miles.
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 compared with other Cooper Clubman years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 MINI Cooper Clubman reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 3 complaints for the 2013 MINI Cooper Clubman, giving it a complaint index of 33, which ranks 5th out of 7 model years. All 3 complaints involve the electrical system.
- What problems does the 2013 MINI Cooper Clubman have?
- All reported complaints involve the electrical system, including exterior lights that flash or won't turn off and fuse corrosion in the footwell area linked to moisture intrusion. Median mileage at failure was 62,000 miles.
- Does the 2013 MINI Cooper Clubman have a recall?
- Yes, one recall, campaign 23V337000, covers the electrical system. It involves inspection of sunroof drains, the interior footwell area, and the FRM module for moisture damage.
- How does the 2013 model compare to other Cooper Clubman years?
- The 2013 model's complaint index of 33 is well below the 2009 (100) and 2010 (83) model years, which rank as Avoid, making 2013 a relatively lower-complaint year.