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2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S, most often about the engine (77% of complaints, typically around 62,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Cooper Clubman S model year since 2000.

Most common 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S problems

1. Engine

   26 complaints · 77%

   Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.

   The thermostat housing had a small crack in it resulting in excessive coolant leak. Due to lack of temperature gauge and no warning light, I was unable to tell that my engine was overheating. This problem is due to a faulty plastic thermostat housing.

   Engine had a cold start rattle for a long time. Then while driving, the rattle got worse and after being diagnosed at the dealership, it was due to the plastic timing guide breaking due to not enough tension on the timing chain. I had to stop driving immediately and get my car towed to the dealership. My warranty had…

2. Air bags

   8 complaints · 24%

   Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, sensor.

   The airbag control module on the Mini cooper is underneath the parking brake and drink holders. Liquid spilled from the drink holder has rendered the module unusable and created a safety issue. Mini is blaming the customer for this issue.

   The contact owns a 2008 Mini cooper s. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact used an OBD scanner and retrieved a dtc regarding the passenger seat occupant detection sensor. The…

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

NHTSA defect investigations

• Engine compartment fire

  PE11036 · opened October 11, 2011 · closed June 11, 2012 · led to recall 12V166000
  Summary

  In a january 10, 2012 letter to NHTSA, bmw of north america, llc. (bmw) submitted a defect information report (dir) identifying a defect in the electric auxiliary water pump in approximately 88,911 model year (my) 2007-2011 mini cooper vehicles manufactured from november 14, 2006 through january 18, 2011 (recall 12v-008).according to bmw, the auxiliary water pump on vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder turbocharged engines may overheat.electro-migration can cause the pump electronic circuit board to overheat resulting in smoldering of the water pump. If smoldering occurs, it may lead to an engine compartment or vehicle fire.the pump supplier, pierburg pump technology gmbh, redesigned the pump t

Questions about the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S?

By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (26 complaints, typically around 62,500 miles); air bags (8 complaints, typically around 51,500 miles).

How many recalls does the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.

Is the 2008 a bad year for the Mini Cooper Clubman S?

It is the most complained-about Cooper Clubman S model year since 2000, with 34 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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