MYRModel Year Report

2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S

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2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:46:23.996Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mini Cooper Clubman S Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2008: 34 complaints 2008
2008: 34 complaints
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YearComplaints
200834

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 62%

62% of complaints: engine — 21 distinct reports on file.

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MY 2008 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN APPEARS TO BE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE TIM ING CHAIN TENSIONER AND TIMING CHAIN. THE NOISE IS STEADILY GETTING WORSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180106

I OWN A 08 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN WITH 48,000 MILES AND THE WARRANTY JUST RAN OUT ON JUNE 2812: I TOOK IT IN FOR A REPAIR IN MAY AND NO ONE AT THIS DEALER MENTIONED THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER!

NHTSA ODI report, 20120802

AIR BAGS 21%

21% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT AT 40MPH DUE TO SENSOR FAILURE. DECELERATION WAS EXTREME ENOUGH TO FRACTURE MY BACK AND CAUSE CHEST INJURIES FROM STRIKING STEERING WHEEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170523

The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231113

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180104

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED UP (TOTALED) IN MY DRIVEWAY AFTER IT WAS SHUT OFF. FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER I SHUT IT OFF AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120104

TIMING CHAIN AND TENSIONER FAILURE AT 39K, COMMON PREMATURE FAILURE PART ON THIS ENGINE WHEN I LOOKED ONLINE. WE LOVE OUR CLUBMAN, BUT JUST GLAD IT DIDN'T HAPPEN WHEN WE WERE ON THE INTERSTATE! *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120414

VISIBILITY 3%

3% of complaints: visibility — 1 distinct report on file.

POWER TRAIN 3%

3% of complaints: power train — 1 distinct report on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20111011 — PE (closed 20120611)

Engine compartment fire

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.