2008 Mini Clubman problems and complaints
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mini Clubman. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (12), Engine (11), Electrical System (7).
Key takeaways
- 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 32% |
| Engine | 11 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 18% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 16% |
| Seats | 4 | 11% |
| Steering | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% |
| Structure | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 MINI Clubman w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-01-02
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN SET OFF FOR MANY YEARS AND COMES BACK EVEN AFTER A COMPUTER REPLACEMENT. THIS IS THE LIGHT FOR THE PASSENGER BAG. THERE WAS A RECALL OF 2005 TO 2008 MINI FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE. FOR SOME REASON MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. WHAT SHOULD I DO? THE AIRBAG OR SENSOR WAS NEVER "F...
Air Bags - filed 2026-01-02
AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN LIT SINCE AROUND 2014. FOR SOME REASON MY 2008 MINI VIN IS NOT PART OF THE 2005-2008 MINI AIRBAG RECALL. WHAT SHOULD I DO, AS THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE PART OF THE RECALL.
Electrical System - filed 2024-08-19
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 manufac...
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More for the 2008 Mini Clubman
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.