2008 MINI Cooper Clubman recalls and problems

The 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman has 1 safety recall and 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any MINI dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 MINI Cooper Clubman recalls

Recall 23V-337: Electrical System

Reported May 11, 2023 · 97,933 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

2008 MINI Cooper Clubman problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	10
Engine	8
Electrical System	6
Seats	4
Engine and Engine Cooling	3
Steering	2
Service Brakes	1
Seat Belts	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Unknown or Other	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 2
Steering › Electric Power Assist System — 1
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 79,226 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Aug 19, 2024

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 local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Electrical System · at 108,000 miles · reported May 13, 2024

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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with an electrical burning odor. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with footwell module failure.…

Engine · at 151,000 miles · reported Jun 17, 2020

I purchased a 2008 clubman and it's the non-turbo but the engine has an issue with multiple misfire codes being sent out to the obd2 reader as well as some ECU codes that imply weak fuel pressure and when looking up and trying to find how to replace the fuel pressure pump then I realized I was not alone in this issue and wonder if anyone else has had the thought to actually file a complaint so that way something can be done since it's a very faulty thing and most of these have had issues from 30000 miles about but then for all the others that also have it after the warranty drops to…

Air Bags · at 91,000 miles · reported Dec 19, 2019

Passenger seat sensor failure. This seems like a very common problem on these cars. Of course, there is a recall on previous years

Engine · at 15 miles · reported Aug 5, 2017

Car has just over 100000 miles but has been constantly overheating (Have to fill tank almost every day). Cannot find out the source, but I noticed a recall on the water pump on other similar models, but VIN search said mine was okay. I feel this is an error. Please inform me of my next step. Getting very frustrated. I wouldn't consider this high mileage for this car, and I take care of it.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman: 23V-337 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman?

Owners report air bags problems most often (10 reports), followed by engine (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 79,226 miles.

Are MINI recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized MINI dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.