2008 MINI Cooper Clubman Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman.
Worst 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 9 | — | — | 61,406 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | 1 | 80,451 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~97,933 vehicles.
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.
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2008 MINI Cooper Clubman — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman reliable?
What are common problems with the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman?
Does the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full MINI Cooper Clubman reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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