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2009 Mini Cooper Clubman Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman, most often about the engine (36% of complaints, typically around 73,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Cooper Clubman model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman problems
Engine
14 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
Had car in dealer shop for repair of faulty timing chain tensioner/guide (see separate complaint). Was told also had a leak in turbocharge oil inlet line that will cost over $1,000 out of pocket to repair. This is clearly a commonly reported issue and a fire safety hazard that should be dealt with in a recall.
Loud rattle in engine compartment on cold start up. Loss of power on acceleration. Brought to dealer and diagnosed as broken timing chain guides with repair cost of $2,300. Have purchased extended warranty, so repair is covered. However, this is a highly reported issue and should be dealt with in a recall of all…
Air bags
10 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles.
My son has a 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman and the airbag light stays on there is a recall on the 2008 Mini coopers but not the 2009 the code for the air bag light is the same as the 2008 code I am wondering why the 2009 Mini is not recalled also
I purchased this car new. After the original warranty expired, I experienced issues with the front passenger seat occupancy mat. Due to the high cost to repair, and that Mini had a recall on their 2008 models for this same issue, I chose not to repair it and now have 157,000 miles on the car. I assumed Mini would…
Electrical
8 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owned a 2009 min 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 local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
My car overheated after driving only 15 miles on the highway. The warning light came on (red- stop let the engine cool down) then went off then came back on (orange- continue on your journey; let engine cool down soon). By the time I located the symbol to see what the problem was I was at my exit. The car sputtered…
Transmission
5 complaints · 13%After complaining repeatedly to the manufacturer about a rattling noise from our vehicle engine at start up, the timing chain broke and has completely destroyed our engine. The manufacturer repeatedly claimed the noise was "normal" engine noise and that there was nothing to worry about. Now that not only is the timing…
After hearing a rattling while idling at a stop sign and then driving down the road, there was a terrible noise that came from the engine and the car lost all power. My husband pushed the car to the side of the road and opened the hood. It appeared that the timing chain had busted out of the top of the engine cover.…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: body.
The latches on the rear doors failed and would not latch shut. Had to tied doors down with rope in order to get home. I was fortunate the latches failed while it was parked and not while I was driving; could have caused an accident. Mini has this as a technical bulletin but charged me $233 to fix.
Rear door sprung open while driving down the freeway. Stopped but door would not close. Contacted dealership who said there was a noted service bulletin on problem but not a recall. I had to incur full replacement cost of defective door latch $315.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 8%The manufacturer's provided drivers side floor mat slides up over both the brake pedal and accelerator causing unintentional braking and/or acceleration. I emailed the manufacturer regarding this problem, but so far no response.
Ive personally driven my 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman 11k miles of the 34k it has on it without any issue until on june 5th, 2016 I parked it near my work and returned to it the next morning.it started up just fine and I just let the first gear take me out of the parking garage. Then I tried to accelerate once on the road…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 8%Replaced thermostat, heater stopped working, vehicle overheated what seems to be a faulty water pump or thermostat, car smoked intensely drove short distance- thermostat melted- motor blew. This vehicle was well maintained***
Low oil indicator doesn't light up until the oil levels are critically low. Dealer states that they've seen this happen a lot and it's "normal." cost me over $4,000 to fix it at the dealer. 3rd door (suicide door) lock mechanism sticks/breaks down. After getting it fixed, the latch itself broke down.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Mini Cooper Clubman recalls
Electrical: electrical system
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.
Full defect summary
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 repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (14 complaints, typically around 73,500 miles); air bags (10 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 11, 2023 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Mini Cooper Clubman?
- It is the most complained-about Cooper Clubman model year since 2000, with 39 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.