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MINI Cooper S Clubman years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 91 complaints about the MINI Cooper S Clubman since 2008, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 2009 model year has 51 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and transmission problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2009
Owner complaints
91
Recalls
5
Worst year
2009
Model years
2008-2020

MINI Cooper S Clubman years to avoid

More than twice the Cooper S Clubman's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best MINI Cooper S Clubman years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

MINI Cooper S Clubman complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200820092010201120122020

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common MINI Cooper S Clubman problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    48
  • Electrical
    22
  • Transmission
    14
  • Airbags
    13
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Seats
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

MINI Cooper S Clubman problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2020951Locks10
2012942Engine10
20116413Electrical59,00032
20107513Electrical55,00020
20092651Engine49,00020Avoid
20087111Engine53,22520

Recalls 5

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Questions about the MINI Cooper S Clubman

What years of the MINI Cooper S Clubman should you avoid?

2009. It has more than twice the MINI Cooper S Clubman's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2009 alone has 51, mostly about engine and transmission.

What is the best year for a used MINI Cooper S Clubman?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

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

Engine, with 48 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (22) and transmission (14).

How many recalls does the MINI Cooper S Clubman have?

5 recalls between 2008 and 2020. The 2011 model year has the most, with 3.

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