2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman ranks 2nd worst out of 7 model years, with a complaint index of 83 and 12 NHTSA complaints, mostly electrical system issues. It carries an Avoid verdict and has 3 recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 83/100
- #2 of 7 Cooper S Clubman years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 12
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 26 city / 34 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (58%)
- Engine4 (33%)
- Airbags3 (25%)
- Structure & Body3 (25%)
- Brakes1 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (8%)
- Other1 (8%)
- Steering1 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Water intrudes into the motherboard and fuse box, causing stalling and a lit check engine light while driving.
- Engine catches fire spontaneously, in one case after only a few miles of driving in the rain and being parked in a garage.
- Ignition coils fail repeatedly, with one owner replacing coils across cylinders 1-4 within a three-month span, causing sudden loss of engine power in traffic.
- Passenger airbag occupancy detector stops working, leaving the airbag light on constantly and disabling the airbag.
- Airbags fail to deploy during a rear-end collision severe enough to push the vehicle into another car.
- Steering fails to respond during a low-speed turn, resulting in a collision with a tree.
2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman recalls
3 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.
- NHTSA 11V299000May 25, 2011Electrical System75 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
BMW Is recalling certain model year 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman and Cooper S Clubman vehicles manufactured from February 8, 2011, through May 11, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard No. 101, "Controls and Displays." These vehicles are equipped with a European specification tachometer that uses brake-system telltales/symbols that do not meet U.S. requirements.
Risk: In the event of an ABS system problem, only the the outer circle of the symbol illuminates, not the ABS letters. As such, the driver may be unaware that there is a problem with the ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: All affected vehicles have been repaired at dealerships. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,750
- 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.
2011 compared with other Cooper S Clubman years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 model ranks 2nd worst among the 7 model years with data, with a complaint index of 83 and an Avoid verdict. Electrical system problems account for 58% of its complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman?
- NHTSA data shows Electrical System complaints lead at 58% of the total, followed by Engine at 33%, and Airbags and Structure & Body each at 25%. Median mileage at failure for electrical issues was 50,000.
- Does the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this year, covering the electrical system and engine, including a 2012 water pump replacement recall and a 2011 electrical system compliance recall. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2011 model compare to other years?
- The 2011 has a complaint index of 83, worse than 2008 (67), 2010 (50), and 2012 (33), but better than 2009, which tops the list at a complaint index of 100.