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2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman, most often about the engine (61% of complaints, typically around 49,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Cooper S Clubman model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.

Complaints51
Recalls2
Crashes reported0
Fires reported2
Injuries reported0

Most common 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman problems

  1. Engine

    31 complaints · 61%

    Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.

    Car had a rattlle when cold. Had an appt. To have it checked on 5/19. Drove approximately 1 mile. Stopped at red light and car just died. I was in the left hand lane in heavy traffic. Car had to be towed. Dangerous situation. Timing belt broke. Told I need a new engine at a cost of $6,000. Have since read of many…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 49,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 12v008000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that she was unable to secure an appointment for recall repairs due to a lack in availability of the necessary parts. The contact called two dealer…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 50,000 miles

  2. Transmission

    11 complaints · 22%

    Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

    2009 Mini clubman s... Timing chain needs replaced at 51000. 1000 miles out of warranty. Mini will not take responsibility. This is poor engineering and even poorer lack of accountability from Mini for a known, documented, and very frequent problem.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 51,000 miles
    Took in for oil change, burning smell, and rattling sound when engine cold. I was given a list after they had a few days of: material failure of oil pan gasket, oil filter housing leak, turbo oil feed line leak, material failure of thermostat housing, material failure of water pump, and material failure of timing…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 46,504 miles

  3. Electrical

    8 complaints · 16%

    Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.

    The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contacted became aware of a failure with the electrical system. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to display as needed, and the turn signals failed to function properly. The contact also…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 75,000 miles
    After driving to work for 30 minutes, I parked my car. I thought I smelled something as I walked away, so I stopped an looked, but I did not see anything. Five minutes after walking into my building, someone told me my car was on fire. The first witness to see something (a co-worker) said he saw something on fire drop…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 38,500 miles

  4. Air bags

    6 complaints · 12%

    Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.

    Passenger airbag/seatbelt warning lights and tones are constantly illuminated. This is not only an annoying problem it is a safety hazard as the passenger safety equipment is non-functional. There is no recall for this defect for this model/year and resolution is a costly dealer fix with parts presently backordered.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 37,000 miles
    Multiple times, however, never when the dealer looks at it, my "airbag off" light comes on while a person of adequate weight is sitting properly in the seat. Once it comes on it does not come off until the seat is empty or the car is turned off. Dealer won't do anything if there isn't a fault code and can not…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 35,000 miles

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 S Clubman recalls

  1. Engine: turbo/supercharger

    NHTSA 18V248000 · April 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles

    Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning june 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact bmw customer service at bmw 1-800-525-7417, mini at 1-866-825-1525, or rolls-royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: bmw recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

    Full defect summary

    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2011-2012 bmw 550i, 550i xdrive, 550i gran turismo, 550i gran turismo xdrive, 750i, 750li, 750i xdrive, 750li xdrive, 760li, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m, activehybrid7, mini cooper s convertible, john cooper works (jcw) convertible, cooper s countryman, cooper s countryman all4, cooper s, jcw, cooper s clubman, jcw clubman, cooper s roadster, jcw roadster, cooper s coupe, jcw coupe and rolls-royce ghost, 2011 bmw x6 hybrid and 2012 bmw 650i coupe, 650i xdrive coupe, 650i convertible and 650i xdrive convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

  2. Engine: turbo/supercharger

    NHTSA 12V008000 · January 11, 2012 · 90,368 vehicles

    Risk: The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.

    Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring february 2012. Owners may contact bmw at 1-866-275-6464.

    Full defect summary

    Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mini cooper s, 2008-2011 mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from november 14, 2006, through january 18, 2011. The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.

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

Questions about the 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (31 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); transmission (11 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman have?
2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 18, 2018 (engine). 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 S Clubman?
It is the most complained-about Cooper S Clubman model year since 2000, with 51 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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