2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
83/100
#2 most-complained of 7 Cooper S Clubman years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman has 12 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 83 out of 100 — #2 highest of 7 Cooper S Clubman model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 58% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 26 city / 34 hwy
Top 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman ranks #2 of 7 among Cooper S Clubman model years (Complaint Index 83/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 12 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (7 complaints), engine (4 complaints), and airbags (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 54,000 miles.
- Does the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman, most recently reported 2018, covering engine and electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman?
- EPA rates the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.