| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Mini Clubman repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (1%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (29%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 121 repairs.
2008 Mini Clubman engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 32000 mi | Timing chain tensioner IE: Death Rattle |
| 49400 mi US $200 |
Replace thermostat |
| 50000 mi US $200 |
Replace leaking oil lines to turbo, gaskets on oil filter housing and oil cooler |
| 62700 mi US $900 |
VANOS solenoid valve failed. Much of the labor was "diagnostic", so if we had known exactly from the start it would not have cost as much. |
| 78300 mi US $1400 |
Turbo failed. Primary water pump needed replacement. Intake boot needed replacement. Oil pan & oil filter housing leaks Vacuum lines needed replacement. Valve cover cracked and needed replacement. Work not performed. |
| 56700 mi US $737 |
Replaced broken thermostat assembly, water pipe and coolant |
| 75000 mi US $1615 |
Replaced timing chain, tensioner, water pump, When replacing my broken timing chain/tensioner/guide, the mechanic said the oil pan gasket needed to be replaced too. |
| 35700 mi US $330 |
timing chain and tensioner had to be replaced |
| 28500 mi US $1185 |
Turbocharger oil line was leaking. Oil line replaced. |
| 61000 mi US $100 |
Hesitations, poor mpg, reduced performance. Engine replaced due to cylinder #3 out of round. |
| 12000 mi | Engine coolant low a few times. Pressure tested no leak found. Refilled tank. |
| 17000 mi | Replace timing chain and tensioner |
| 21000 mi | thermostat stuck open, replaced thermostat assembly. |
| 29000 mi US $253 |
replaced oil pan gasket crank shaft seal leaking oil, replaced seal |
| 30000 mi | re-sealed oil pan replaced crank shaft seal,vibration damper,v-belt,drive wheel |
2008 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 33000 mi | Engine rattled at cold start - a known problem with this motor, required replacement of timing chain, tensioner, and gears. |
| 59000 mi US $492 |
Thermost, coolant |
| 60000 mi US $400 |
Water pump gasket was leaking and needed to be replaced. Coolant was practically empty by the time I got the car in. Oil was also leaking through this somehow. Timing chain guides had broken and needed replacing, including the chain. |
| 75000 mi US $680 |
Replaced the valve cover and exhaust header gaskets. |
| 79000 mi US $270 |
replaced crankshaft seal & oil change |
| 67500 mi US $747 |
Coolant expansion tank was leaking from lower baffle, water pump impeller leaking around outer gasket, LH sidemarker bulb replaced. |
| 12100 mi US $1500 |
Bad tapping sound from engine, first dealer said it was normal to make that sound. Second dealer replaced timing chain assembly under warrantee. the chain had stretched more than 2mm and rubbing against the guides. It was worst when idling. |
| 60000 mi US $800 |
I was overheating and losing coolant. Water pump replaced; 2 sensors replaced; system flushed; oil change; |
| 105000 mi US $360 |
Replaced fuel filter, spark plugs and cabin filter. |
| 53000 mi | Carbon got into one of my valves and burned out the engine. |
| 30700 mi | Broken transmission mount - replaced with re-designed part. Timing chain tensioner noisy and replaced with re-designed part. |
| 36000 mi | bad misfire when cold and pulling away from a stop. Occasional misfire when running at constant speed. |
| 28300 mi | still a miss cold and when warm |
| 40000 mi US $200 |
Intermittent miss under acceleration. |
| 48500 mi | Waterpump weeping onto parking area. Dealer replaced under warranty. |
2008 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60500 mi US $555 |
Cold morning car started went into limp home mode |
| 14000 mi | check engine light yellow. Not full power in drive. Power returned after warm up. Under warranty dealer replaced throttle valve assembly. No further problems. |
| 36000 mi | check engine light on no change in driving function. dealer replaced tank venting valve car ok then check engine light back on dealer checked all electric systems replaced air mass sensor |
2008 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 27565 mi | Check Engine Light came on. Thermostat fault -- replaced. |
| 32191 mi | Check Engine Light came on. Evap leak -- replaced fuel tank breather. |
| 70000 mi | Three occurrences of check engine light coming on for P0015 Camshaft Position over retarded. Has not recurred for 2 weeks. |
| 74400 mi US $175 |
Abruptly dropped one cylinder, misfire code. Ignition coil replaced. |
| 79000 mi | significant oil usage. Had regularly used 1 quart per 1000 miles, now using 1 qt per 500 or less miles. Check engine light frequently comes on. P0015 Camshaft position sensor over retarded. |
| 46300 mi | Noticed very low coolant, Diagnosed for leaking water pump. |
| US $300 | Lower radiator hose dragged. Coolant exhausted. Engine died. |
| 41000 mi US $760 |
Drive belt and drive wheel for water pump exchanged. Drive wheel was flattened causing knocking sound at idle. According to dealer something got into the drive belt/wheel causing the damage on both belt and wheel. |
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