2010 Mini Clubman problems and complaints

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mini Clubman. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (16), Engine (9), Air Bags (5).

Key takeaways

  • 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 0 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1657%
Engine932%
Air Bags518%
Fuel/Propulsion System414%
Exterior Lighting311%
Unknown Or Other27%
Power Train27%
Seats14%
Latches/Locks/Linkages14%
Engine And Engine Cooling14%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2010 MINI Clubman w/SABNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Electrical System - filed 2026-02-23

The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the electronic control module had short circuited from water entering the foot well from the sunroof. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who confirmed that the electronic control module on the driver's side had short-circuited. The contact resea...

Electrical System,air Bags,engine - filed 2025-03-10

The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that there were electrical wires exposed. The contact stated that the lights, windows, and brake lights were inoperable. The Service Soon message was displayed. Additionally, the air bag, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The exclamation an...

Electrical System - filed 2025-02-11

My husband and I own a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman, which we bought from a used car dealer in September 2022. The control module failed this summer, resulting in the high beams not functioning. A safety recall was issued by MINI a few weeks after we made repairs for that same problem. We are writing to request assistance ...

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More for the 2010 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.