Worst 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 1 | 70,699 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | — | — | 52,612 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~98,008 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.
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.
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2011 MINI Cooper Clubman — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman reliable?
What are common problems with the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman?
Does the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2011 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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