2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#4 most-complained of 7 Cooper S Clubman years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman has a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 50, ranking 4th-worst out of 7 model years. NHTSA lists 13 complaints and 2 recalls, with electrical and engine problems each making up 38% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System5 (38%)
- Engine5 (38%)
- Other2 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (15%)
- Airbags1 (8%)
- Brakes1 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (8%)
What owners report
- Airbag warning light illuminates after the car sits parked on a hot day with the driver seat reclined, sometimes traced to a wiring fault.
- Transmission slips noticeably, with one owner reporting a valve body replacement at 57,000 miles.
- Timing chain breaks or rattles loudly on cold start, in some cases requiring repeated chain replacements.
- High pressure fuel pump failed at 88,400 miles, a problem MINI addressed with extended warranties on some earlier model years.
- Engine stalls unexpectedly while driving at various speeds, sometimes with an abnormal ticking noise, tied to an electrical recall.
- Owners report smoke odor and burn marks near the steering wheel linked to an electrical recall with delayed part availability.
2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V248000Apr 18, 2018Engine47,806 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
- NHTSA 12V008000Jan 11, 2012Engine90,368 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mini cooper s, 2008-2011 mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from november 14, 2006, through january 18, 2011. The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.
Risk: The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring february 2012. Owners may contact bmw at 1-866-275-6464.
2010 compared with other Cooper S Clubman years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a Caution verdict, with a complaint index of 50 that ranks 4th-worst among 7 model years of the Cooper S Clubman. It has 13 complaints and 2 recalls on file.
- What are the biggest problems with the 2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman?
- Electrical system and engine issues each account for 38% of complaints. Owners report airbag light faults, engine stalling, and timing chain rattling or breaking.
- Does the 2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman have a timing chain problem?
- Owner complaints describe timing chain rattling on cold start and, in one case, a chain that broke and shattered. The median mileage at engine-related failure across complaints is 46,406 miles.
- Are there recalls on the 2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this year, covering engine-related water pump issues; neither is classified as a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2010 model compare to other Cooper S Clubman years?
- The 2010 model's complaint index of 50 is better than 2009 (100, Avoid) and 2011 (83, Avoid), but worse than 2012 (33) and 2008 (67, Caution).