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#BS-2011-MINCOO-67DB2011 MINI Cooper ClubmanProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 28 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 28 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.
Top reported problems
high pressure fuel pump failure
2 complaints • Severity 9/10
water in oil pan
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
11 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 47K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (10 reports) • Median: 47K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (11 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2011 MINI Cooper Clubman: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 39% of all reports filed for the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 46,900 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 47K-mile mark.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification Issues
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman, 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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BMW Is recalling certain model year 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman and Cooper S Clubman vehicles manufactured from February 8, 2011, through May 11, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard No. 101, "Controls and Displays." These vehicles are equipped with a European specification tachometer that uses brake-system telltales/symbols that do not meet U.S. requirements.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2011 MINI Cooper Clubman NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the MINI Cooper Clubman is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 28 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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