2009 Mini COOPER S CLUBMAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
51 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
49,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 45 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 51 complaints (45.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 11.8% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 7.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 5.9% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 3.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 23 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
Engine: 23; Power Train: 10; Electrical System: 8; Air Bags: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 19 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 12 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 19; 50,000 to 74,999: 12; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2010: 4; 2011: 2; 2012: 13; 2013: 9; 2014: 5; 2015: 3; 2016: 3; 2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 3; 2023: 4; 2024: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11531684 · 2023-07-11 (July 11, 2023)
The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The contact later 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 manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was n…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11531684 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11534344 · 2023-07-25 (July 25, 2023)
The contact owns a 2009 Mini Copper S 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 dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determi…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11534344 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10474147 · 2012-09-06 (September 6, 2012)
NOTICED A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AFTER A COLD START. THE NOISE WENT AWAY AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT A MINUTE SO, IT WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE SAME LOUD NOISE THAT MINIS MAKE AFTER COLD STARTS. HOWEVER, NOTICED THAT THE NOISE SEEMED LOUDER THAN NORMAL AFTER A COUPLE OF OTHER COLD STARTS AND DECIDED TO TOW THE CAR IN AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (YELLLOW) CAME ON AND THE ENGINE WAS JERKY (AS THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS ABOUT TO STALL). DROVE THE CAR HOME WITH NO INCIDENT (ABOUT 5 MILES). I TOWED THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10474147 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10480652 · 2012-10-16 (October 16, 2012)
THIS ALL STARTED LATE 2009 OR EARLY 2010 WHEN I STARTED MY MINI AND IT SOUNDED LIKE A DIESEL INSTEAD OF A GAS ENGINE, AFTER THE CAR RAN A FEW MINUTES THE RATTLING SOUND DISSIPATED. I CONTINUED TO HEAR THIS DAILY DURING COLD STARTS SO I CONTACTED A MINI DEALER WHO INSTRUCTED ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN THE WORKS FOR FAULTY TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE YET SO CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT SINCE IF OTHER THINGS FAIL IT IS UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER A FEW WEEKS THE TENSIONERS WERE REPLACED AND EVERYTHING SOUNDED NORMAL AGAIN. THEN I…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10480652 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10362426 · 2010-10-26 (October 26, 2010)
MY 2009 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN S WILL NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL IF I AM COASTING. THERE IS AN INITIAL DELAY, THEN THE ENGINE SPEEDS UP BUT THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE LANES OR MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE DEALER SAYS THE CAR OPERATES AS DESIGNED... *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10362426 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10382633 · 2011-02-14 (February 14, 2011)
I PARKED MY 2009 MINI CLUBMAN S ON A MODERATE HILL. AFTER 10 TO 15 MINUTES, WITH THE PARKING BRAKE FULLY ENGAGED AND THE CAR IN FIRST GEAR (STANDARD TRANSMISSION), THE CAR ROLLED BACKWARD DOWN THE HILL, STRUCK A CAR PARKED BEHIND IT, THEN PROCEEDED TO ROLL INTO A BUSY 3-LANE HIGHWAY. IF I HAD NOT BEEN STANDING 100 YARDS AWAY WITH A GROUP OF RUNNING MATES (WAITING ON A LATE ARRIVER), THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS IT WAS, WE HEARD THE INITIAL COLLISION, SAW THE VEHICLE ROLLING INTO TRAFFIC, AND WERE ABLE TO…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10382633 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10461108 · 2012-06-09 (June 9, 2012)
REPORTED BRAKE LIGHT ON TO MINI DEALER IN SACRAMENTO CA. SERVICE STATED THE BRAKES WERE OK, LIGHT JUST NEEDED TO BE RESET. LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON FIVE MORE TIMES. EACH TIME, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THE SERVICE CONSULTANTS RESET THE LIGHT. DECEMBER 2011 AT 37,000 MILES REPORTED BRAKE LIGHT ON AGAIN. DEALER CHECKED AND REPORTED THAT I NEEDED BRAKES, UNFORTUNATELY, NO LONGER COVERED UNDER 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. WHEN I POINTED OUT THAT I HAD REPORTED THE BRAKE PROBLEM ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, STARTING WHI…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10461108 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11291653 · 2019-12-27 (December 27, 2019)
2009 CLUBMAN MINI COOP FUEL PUMP KEEPS TRYING TO DIE WHEN DRIVING.THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. IT DIE ON ME TRYING TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON L45. THEN WHEN I GET THERE THEY TELL ME IT'S OLDER THEN 10 YEARS.ITS STILL 10 YEARS OLD. NOW IT WON'T EVEN IDOL RIGHT WHEN I START IT UNLESS I MESS WITH GAS PEDAL AND GIVE IT MORE GAS. I HAVE A EXTENDED WARRANTY LETTER THAT SAY 10 YEARS OR 120,000 MILES THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON WITH MINI COOP FOR WEEKS. I'VE TALK TO ABOUT 7 DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT TELL ME SOMETHING DIFF…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11291653 at NHTSA ↗