repaired · 2019 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
2008 MINI Cooper S ClubmanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-248 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine and engine cooling3 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
3Air bags
1Structure
1Equipment adaptive/mobility
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 3 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2008 MINI Cooper S 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.
no report yet
Gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Risk. THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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
2008 vs. every other Cooper S 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 S Clubman median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman, and the recalls they led to.
- Engine compartment fireLed to recall 12V-008
In owners' words
What Cooper S Clubman owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I CAME HOME FROM WORK AND PARKED THE CAR IN HIS NORMAL PARKING SPACE ON THE BLACK TOP. I TURNED OFF THE CAR, PUT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WITH THE PARKING BRAKE AND LOCKED THE DOOR. A MINUTE LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPT REPORT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THERE WAS A KEY LEFT IN THE…
MY 2008 MINI CLUBMAN S WAS PARKED AT THE POST OFFICE, WHEN SOMEONE CAME IN TO TELL ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. I RAN OUTSIDE TO FIND SMOKE POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. I RAN BACK INSIDE TO GET A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, AND CAME BACK OUT TO FIND FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE…
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