Mini Cooper Clubman: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
Mini Cooper Clubman: 7 model years scored from 52 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns. Worst year 2012, best year 2012.
Year-by-year data table
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | DATA PENDING | $4,220 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | DATA PENDING | $4,360 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | DATA PENDING | $4,400 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | DATA PENDING | $4,540 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 91 | BUY | $4,826 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 88 | BUY | $4,884 | 17 | 1 |
| 2012 | 79 | BUY | $5,042 | 31 | 1 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
Cooper Clubman sub-models & family
What goes wrong on the Mini Cooper Clubman
Across every Cooper Clubman model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Electrical System37 complaints across all Cooper Clubman years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
- Unknown Or Other9 complaints across all Cooper Clubman years · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair$360–$940
- Air Bags8 complaints across all Cooper Clubman years · typical job: Airbag module, clockspring or sensor replacement$600–$1,700
- Exterior Lighting5 complaints across all Cooper Clubman years · typical job: Headlamp assembly or lighting-module replacement$360–$1,380
- Engine4 complaints across all Cooper Clubman years · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair$1,040–$2,220
- Fuel/Propulsion System3 complaints across all Cooper Clubman years · typical job: Fuel pump or injector replacement$680–$1,620
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What is the most common Mini Cooper Clubman problem?
37 of the complaints filed against the Cooper Clubman across all its model years sit in the Electrical System group — more than any other component.
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Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04