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2012 Mini Clubman repairs by problem area
Chart based on 30 repairs.
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Mini Clubman
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mini Clubman in South Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - May 2014 | |||
| Mar 2013 5000 mi |
Defective ECU | ||
| Nov 2013 18000 mi US $10000 |
New engine. Cracked piston on #3 cylinder, shattered ring on #1 cylinder. | ||
| Mar 2014 24000 mi |
Replaced throttle body. | ||
2012 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Clubman in New York, United States Oct 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Aug 2015 46400 mi |
Don't remember. Something that is a known issue. | ||
| Aug 2016 56700 mi US $2000 |
Water pump leaking Oil pan leak splashed oil on timing chain causing stretch. Fixed leak. Dealer rec'd replacing the timing chain while doing the water pump. | ||
| Dec 2016 61000 mi |
FRM module blew and needed replacement. | ||
| Mar 2017 62000 mi |
After FRM module replacement the dealer did not reprogram my stereo connectivity using Bluetooth..I hadn't tried using that feature for a few months until that day in March and realized I had an issue. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2016 27800 mi US $150 |
@ approx 30000 miles Had to replace battery because of loose terminal connection causing early cell failure. | ||
| Jun 2016 34000 mi |
Engine light came on brought it to the dealer and it was determined it was a faulty thermostat. Problem not repaired because part was not in stock. Over one week and they still don't have part. | ||
| Oct 2016 40300 mi US $50 |
After one month finally had the thermostat and sending unit replace | ||
| May 2018 59000 mi |
Dash indicator light showed rear brakes needed service. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jan 2015 37000 mi |
Vanos error - replaced exhaust sensor and had a tsb on fuel pump. covered under warranty | ||
| Mar 2017 71000 mi US $50 |
leaking thermostat | ||
| Mini Clubman in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Dec 2013 16000 mi |
Solenoid had an oil seap. Dealer discovered during routine maintenance visit. | ||
| Mar 2014 20000 mi |
Rear sway bar links were making a racket. Dealer replaced them, no more noise. | ||
2012 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Clubman in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 2016 65000 mi US $50 |
Hoses leaked, overheated engine. Engine short block was replaced. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Sep 2015 24000 mi US $200 |
Battery died. Second time this happened since car was purchased new. First time was covered under warranty. | ||
| Mini Clubman in California, United States May 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013 21000 mi |
Mold in A/C vents Driver door buzzing | ||
| Jul 2013 21000 mi |
Mold issue was caused by a bad condenser. Replaced condenser. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Washington, United States Jan 2022 - Feb 2023 | |||
| Jun 2022 71000 mi US $500 |
Replaced coolant overflow and associated hosing. Began to leak when being moved out of the way as required for oil change. | ||
2012 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Clubman in Nevada, United States Mar 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jul 2014 21000 mi |
dealer claimed water pump was leaking..no leaks on the ground, did not use any fluids. they replaced the pump with a re manufactured one..not new. | ||
2012 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Clubman in Delaware, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2018 123000 mi US $750 |
Replace rear break pads. Replaced portion of exhaust piping that was broken | ||
| Mini Clubman in Georgia, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013 9000 mi |
Car lost power, went into limp mode, called roadside assistance, towed to dealer. Replaced fuel injectors and DME. Around 9k miles lost power on the highway, went into limp mode, called roadside assistance,towedto dealer. They replaced 4 spark plugs said all was ok. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Colorado, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012 7200 mi |
Driver vent wouldn't open/close, vent was replaced | ||
| Apr 2013 21700 mi |
Diagnostic system was reporting brake pad wear incorrectly - Reprogrammed Audio system would not retain presets | ||
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