2009 Mini Clubman problems and complaints
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mini Clubman. The most-reported areas: Engine (11), Air Bags (10), Electrical System (8).
Key takeaways
- 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 28% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 21% |
| Power Train | 5 | 13% |
| Structure | 4 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 8% |
| Seats | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 5% |
| Steering | 2 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 MINI Clubman w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2024-10-30
I received a recall notice from MINI USA dated July 2023. The recall issue date is in May 2023. The notice states the Footwell Control Module (FRM) can become corroded and can increase the risk of fire or injury. The letter states they do not have a remedy available, but one is in development. That was over a year ago...
Electrical System - filed 2024-10-29
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 fo...
Electrical System - filed 2024-08-24
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 locat...
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More for the 2009 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.