Model year
2008 MINI Clubman
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Clubman for 2008. Under the matched names COOPER CLUBMAN, COOPER CLUBMAN S, COOPER S CLUBMAN, and JCW CLUBMAN, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 72 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for COOPER CLUBMAN S are ENGINE (21), AIR BAGS (7), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 27–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,550–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2008 72 complaints
- 2009 94 complaints
- 2010 42 complaints
- 2011 31 complaints
- 2012 10 complaints
- 2013 13 complaints
- 2014 5 complaints
- 2016 18 complaints
- 2017 23 complaints
- 2018 1 complaints
- 2019 6 complaints
- 2020 1 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
- 2022 2 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 1 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2008. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOPER CLUBMAN | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| COOPER CLUBMAN S | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| COOPER S CLUBMAN | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| JCW CLUBMAN | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for COOPER CLUBMAN S
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for COOPER CLUBMAN S
34 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for COOPER CLUBMAN S
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE11036 | Engine compartment fire · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Oct 11, 2011 | Jun 11, 2012 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clubman · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $2,550 |
| Clubman · 1.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| Clubman S · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| Clubman S · 1.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 MINI Clubman at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.