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Mini COOPER CLUBMAN electrical problems

27 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.

Key facts

116 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

72,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2008 to 2014 model years. Data snapshot: . 83 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Electrical and battery issues evidence

27 of 116 complaints match this topic (23.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 11588482 · 2024-05-13 (May 13, 2024)

The contact owns a 2008 Mini 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with an electrical burning odor. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where…

Owner-reported narrative. 108,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11588482 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11609324 · 2024-08-19 (August 19, 2024)

The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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Owner report 10547519 · 2013-10-10 (October 10, 2013)

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 AND STALLED ON THE OFF RAMP AND I COULD SEE BLACK SMOKE AND SMELL BURNING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I PUSHED THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND CALLED FOR HELP. THERE APPEARED TO BE NO OIL OR WATER IN THE CAR AND I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHI…

Owner-reported narrative. 82,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10547519 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11610637 · 2024-08-24 (August 24, 2024)

The driver's side footwell is continuously full of water for the past several years. During rain water runs inside the car, from somewhere behind the dash, into the driver's footwell. The Footwell Control Module (FRM) is in water and is actively corroding. The Footwell Control Module is an electronic control unit located behind an interior trim panel in the driver's footwell area. Mini/BMW has already found that this corrosion could potentially result in a short circuit, resulting in a potential thermal event which could increase the risk of fi…

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Owner report 11622540 · 2024-10-29 (October 29, 2024)

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 for the recall repair. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, turned on, and unoccupied, there was black smoke coming from the interior of the vehicle. The contact stated the footwell control module located on the driver's…

Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11622540 at NHTSA ↗