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#BS-2008-MINCOO-3F98

2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S

Based on reports from 39 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
39
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
0
TSBs
19
🟢

Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 39 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

25 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 63K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

5
0–30K
11
30–60K
13
60–90K
4
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (13 reports) • Median: 63K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (25 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine25 (64%)
Airbags7 (18%)
Fuel System1 (3%)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification1 (3%)
Air Bags:frontal1 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System1 (3%)
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly1 (3%)
Power Train:manual Transmission1 (3%)

2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 64% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 62,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 63K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification Issues

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:sensor:occupant classification-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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12
7
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S. Recent trend: stable.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 39 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Mini Cooper Clubman S Model Years

2011201020092008
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2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S is related to the engine, with 25 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S reliable?
The 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S has 39 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Mini Cooper Clubman S problems start?
Based on 34 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 62,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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