CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (10 reports).
2008 Mini Cooper Clubman recalls
Corroded module may short circuit and cause fire
An electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area can short-circuit after corrosion from water and road salt builds up.
Most common 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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 it was diagnosed with footwell module failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were n
I PURCHASED A 2008 CLUBMAN AND IT'S THE NON-TURBO BUT THE ENGINE HAS AN ISSUE WITH MULTIPLE MISFIRE CODES BEING SENT OUT TO THE OBD2 READER AS WELL AS SOME ECU CODES THAT IMPLY WEAK FUEL PRESSURE AND WHEN LOOKING UP AND TRYING TO FIND HOW TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE PUMP THEN I REALIZED I WAS NOT ALONE IN THIS ISSUE AND WONDER IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THE THOUGHT TO ACTUALLY FILE A COMPLAINT SO THAT WAY SOMETHING CAN BE DONE SINCE IT'S A VERY FAULTY THING AND MOST OF THESE HAVE HAD ISSUES FROM 30000 MILES ABOUT BUT THEN FOR ALL THE OTHERS THAT ALSO HAVE IT AFTER THE WARRANTY DROPS TO INTENTIONALLY PUT IN A FAULTY PART I'M NOT SURE IF IT'S ILLEGAL OR NOT BUT IT SHOULD BE. I DO NO THAT IF THEY
PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR FAILURE. THIS SEEMS LIKE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE CARS. OF COURSE, THERE IS A RECALL ON PREVIOUS YEARS
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.
2008 Mini Cooper Clubman questions
Does the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman: Corroded module may short circuit and cause fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (10), Engine (8), Electrical System (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.