repaired · 2026 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2009 MINI Cooper ClubmanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-337 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: BrokenSphere, CC BY 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman has problems
39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Engine
10Air bags
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
4Structure
3Engine and engine cooling
2Seats
2Steering
2Fuel/propulsion system
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2009 MINI Cooper Clubman recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with MINI.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Cooper Clubman year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cooper Clubman median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cooper Clubman owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
REPLACED THERMOSTAT, HEATER STOPPED WORKING, VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHAT SEEMS TO BE A FAULTY WATER PUMP OR THERMOSTAT, CAR SMOKED INTENSELY DROVE SHORT DISTANCE- THERMOSTAT MELTED- MOTOR BLEW. THIS VEHICLE WAS WELL MAINTAINED***
IVE PERSONALLY DRIVEN MY 2009 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN 11K MILES OF THE 34K IT HAS ON IT WITHOUT ANY ISSUE UNTIL ON JUNE 5TH, 2016 I PARKED IT NEAR MY WORK AND RETURNED TO IT THE NEXT MORNING.IT STARTED UP JUST FINE AND I JUST LET THE FIRST GEAR TAKE ME OUT OF THE PARKING GARAGE. THEN I TRIED TO…
I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY HIGHWAY WHEN THE SMOKE STARTED POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE CAR STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, OR SIGNAL LIGHTS APPEARING ON THE CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. I STOOD BACK, WATER FOR THE SMOKE TO…
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