2008 MINI Cooper Clubman Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman, and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
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,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024.…
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 70,276 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The l”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 19, 2024 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 13, 2024 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 MINI Cooper (Cooper Convertible, Cooper S, Cooper S Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–32 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–28 / 29–37 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare MINI Cooper Clubman model years
Recall and complaint counts for every MINI Cooper Clubman model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman | 1 | 27 |
| 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman | 1 | 39 |
| 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman | 1 | 28 |
| 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman | 2 | 18 |
| 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 MINI Cooper Clubman | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 MINI Cooper Clubman | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman
How do I know if my 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised MINI dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V337000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other MINI models
- Cooper2,235 complaints
- Cooper S1,782 complaints
- Cooper Convertible173 complaints
- Cooper S Convertible138 complaints
- Cooper Countryman107 complaints
- Countryman104 complaints
- Cooper S Clubman90 complaints
- Clubman80 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.