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2008 Mini Clubman repairs by problem area
Chart based on 121 repairs.
Chart based on 72 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
| Mini Clubman in Virginia, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Feb 2014 32000 mi |
Timing chain tensioner IE: Death Rattle | ||
| May 2016 49400 mi US $200 |
Replace thermostat | ||
| Jun 2016 50000 mi US $200 |
Replace leaking oil lines to turbo, gaskets on oil filter housing and oil cooler | ||
| Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2014 62700 mi US $10 |
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. Antenna broke off. | ||
| Oct 2015 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. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014 89280 mi C $700 |
Seized front driver-side caliper | ||
| Mini Clubman in North Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2015 56700 mi US $737 |
Replaced broken thermostat assembly, water pipe and coolant | ||
| Jun 2016 63000 mi US $192 |
Replaced four year old battery. | ||
| Aug 2017 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. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Washington, United States Aug 2012 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jan 2013 35700 mi US $330 |
timing chain and tensioner had to be replaced | ||
| May 2014 25900 mi US $600 |
Door sills trim peeling up. Replaced both door sills. Hood scoop replace due to warping from heat. Vanity mirror cover on sun visor broke off. Had to replace replace sun visor since it is all one unit. | ||
| Oct 2014 28500 mi US $1185 |
Turbocharger oil line was leaking. Oil line replaced. Had to replace battery. This was original battery that had lasted six years. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Missouri, United States Oct 2012 - May 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013 61000 mi US $100 |
Hesitations, poor mpg, reduced performance. Engine replaced due to cylinder #3 out of round. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2009 8000 mi |
Replaced LED third brake light assembly. Second time | ||
| Aug 2009 9000 mi |
windows don't go up/down properly | ||
| Mar 2010 12000 mi |
Rear barn door handle slightly loose. Engine coolant low a few times. Pressure tested no leak found. Refilled tank. | ||
| Sep 2010 17000 mi |
Replace timing chain and tensioner door sill coming loose | ||
| Mar 2011 18877 mi |
hood scoop slightly deformed, part ordered replaced newly painted hood scoop Replace warped hood scoop | ||
| Apr 2011 19000 mi |
replaced third brake light, had water inside it. Front MINI logo minor peeling, replaced | ||
| Aug 2011 21000 mi |
thermostat stuck open, replaced thermostat assembly. | ||
| Jan 2013 29000 mi US $253 |
replaced oil pan gasket crank shaft seal leaking oil, replaced seal | ||
| Mar 2013 30000 mi |
re-sealed oil pan replaced crank shaft seal,vibration damper,v-belt,drive wheel | ||
| Jun 2017 45000 mi US $160 |
Replaced middle brake light strip | ||
2008 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 2013 67500 mi US $747 |
Coolant expansion tank was leaking from lower baffle, water pump impeller leaking around outer gasket, LH sidemarker bulb replaced. | ||
| Mini Clubman in North Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010 29700 mi |
Headlight washer cover fell off. Was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 2010 33000 mi |
Engine rattled at cold start - a known problem with this motor, required replacement of timing chain, tensioner, and gears. Hood scoop had melted and deformed. dealer replaced it with a new one. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Colorado, United States Aug 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014 59000 mi US $492 |
Thermost, coolant | ||
| Mini Clubman in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 2012 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. | ||
| Sep 2013 48000 mi US $175 |
Aside from inspection and ol change, the ABS light went on and mechanic could not reset light or figure out problem. They changed the abs sensors in each front wheel. I have to go to the stealer to have it looked at. | ||
| Jan 2015 US $800 |
I was overheating and losing coolant. Water pump replaced; 2 sensors replaced; system flushed; oil change; | ||
| Jun 2015 93000 mi US $400 |
Leak in AC hose. Replaced and recharged the system. | ||
| Dec 2015 105000 mi US $360 |
Replaced fuel filter, spark plugs and cabin filter. | ||
| Jun 2016 115000 mi |
Never fixed ABS. Assume the controller was NG. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Colorado, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Feb 2013 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. | ||
| Dec 2013 75000 mi US $680 |
Replaced the valve cover and exhaust header gaskets. | ||
| Jul 2014 79000 mi US $270 |
replaced crankshaft seal & oil change | ||
| Mini Clubman in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2023 | |||
| Dec 2011 14000 mi |
Dealer replaced both left and right door sill trim pieces which were lifting up. Repair covered under warranty. | ||
| Jan 2012 16700 mi |
Replaced a distorted hood scoop due to excessive heat from the turbo. | ||
| Dec 2012 16000 mi |
Windows were coming down half way when the top of window travel was reached. This is a known issue with Mini's. Dealer reprogrammed car with latest software. Courtesy repair after warranty expired. No charge. | ||
| Sep 2015 20000 mi US $90 |
Replaced battery which was 4 years old. 2nd battery I've replaced since I've owned the car. | ||
| Sep 2022 29000 mi US $170 |
Replaced front and rear break pads, replaced wear sensors. | ||
| Mini Clubman in California, United States May 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011 53000 mi |
Carbon got into one of my valves and burned out the engine. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Missouri, United States Dec 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 2009 11000 mi |
Headlight alignment issue. Aimed too high from the factory. Possible issue with hood scoop warping was noted at the same time. | ||
| Jul 2009 19000 mi |
headlight alignment a second time warped intake grille ...new parts on order. | ||
| Apr 2010 32000 mi |
Broken transmission mount - replaced with re-designed part. Key receiver replaced with re-design. Timing chain tensioner noisy and replaced with re-designed part. Loud whining when starting - Cam Chain Tensioner replaced. Dash had many rattels at 1500-2000rpm in all gears everytime you run it through the gears. Had to go back 2 times to get it right. | ||
| Nov 2010 36000 mi |
bad misfire when cold and pulling away from a stop. Occasional misfire when running at constant speed. Rattle in dash...worked on but still present in every gear at 2000rpm. | ||
| Jan 2011 49200 mi |
still a miss cold and when warm more rattle in the dash | ||
| Mar 2011 40000 mi US $200 |
Intermittent miss under acceleration. Multiple rattles in the dash. | ||
| Oct 2011 48500 mi |
Waterpump weeping onto parking area. Dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Apr 2012 51000 mi |
Sunroof misalignment - corrected under warrenty. Dash squeaks, attempted correction. | ||
2008 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 60500 mi US $555 |
Cold morning car started went into limp home mode | ||
| Mini Clubman in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2010 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. | ||
| Jul 2011 30000 mi |
Rear door would not open manually. Replaced all wiring with correction proof wiring. | ||
| Jan 2012 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 | ||
| Sep 2012 46000 mi |
am radio did not receive signals from stations floor door sill became unglued | ||
2008 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Clubman in New Mexico, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2018 133000 mi US $325 |
2 rear struts | ||
| Jun 2022 161000 mi US $184 |
I went in to have the AC diagnosed/repaired but they created a coolant leak and didn't fix either. I had to tow the car home and I'll fix it when I have time. Cost me $184 and lots of aggravation. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015 US $300 |
Lower radiator hose dragged. Coolant exhausted. Engine died. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 2009 8647 mi |
Club door intermittently will not open. MINI could not duplicate. Power windows stopped dipping; one-touch up and down does not work. Reprogrammed control units. Rattle coming from CD compartment area. Replaced CD carrier and shelf. | ||
| Jul 2009 14871 mi |
3rd brake light trapping moisture. Replaced seal. Power windows stopped dipping again; one-touch up and down does not work. Replaced module and reprogrammed control units. | ||
| Jun 2010 25695 mi |
Club door intermittently will not open. I was able to duplicate in the service bay. Aligned door, replaced lever, replaced cable assembly, and lubricated. Squeaks in dash and tachometer fixed. Felt lining added in places for dash; tachometer replaced. | ||
| Aug 2010 27565 mi |
Check Engine Light came on. Thermostat fault -- replaced. | ||
| Feb 2011 32191 mi |
Check Engine Light came on. Evap leak -- replaced fuel tank breather. | ||
| Aug 2011 37601 mi |
Door lock buttons rattle when in unlocked position. Insulated w/ felt Door sill strips separating from sill; both replaced. Rear weatherstripping on barn doors delaminating. Both replaced. Replaced blown left front woofer. | ||
| Dec 2011 41046 mi |
Radio multifunction display LCD screen distorted. Radio replaced / reprogrammed. | ||
| Jun 2012 48297 mi |
Rattle in Tachometer (replaced once already 6/23/2010.) Replaced again. A/C not as cold as it was. Found low charge by .3 lbs, but couldn't find leak. Driver side seat bolster left side ripped. Replaced seat bottom cover. Gap below secret compartment above glovebox. Fixed once already, same fit problem again after the radio was replaced under warranty. Replaced knee bolster -- deformed. Dash still squeaks / rattles at windshield. Found loose dash pins, corrected and insulated them. Seat belt chime occasionally will not shut off even if seat belt is latched. Nothing on the seat when this happens, so it's not the weight sensor wanting that seat buckled. I had it written up on RO so warranty will cover if it recurs. | ||
| Mar 2013 59000 mi |
Parking brake has slack, RR brake binding. Found RR parking brake cable connection at the caliper not fully releasing. Removed, lubed, worked back and forth multiple times. Slack gone, no sticking. Will monitor. | ||
| Mar 2014 70000 mi |
Three occurrences of check engine light coming on for P0015 Camshaft Position over retarded. Has not recurred for 2 weeks. | ||
| Aug 2014 74400 mi US $175 |
Abruptly dropped one cylinder, misfire code. Ignition coil replaced. | ||
| Jan 2015 79000 mi |
TPMS malfunction; have not determined if TPMS sensor is out, or something else. Will wait until summer wheels and tires are installed to see if problem persists. | ||
| Mar 2015 79000 mi |
TPMS malfunction not related to sensors; summer wheels with known good sensors did not resolve the issue. 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. | ||
| Mini Clubman in New Jersey, United States Jan 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012 46300 mi |
Noticed very low coolant, Diagnosed for leaking water pump. | ||
| May 2012 47600 mi |
The passenger door seal was replaced by the dealer. | ||
| Mini Clubman in California, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 2008 200 mi |
Airbag sensor passenger side was disconnected at delivery. Fixed | ||
| Sep 2010 23000 mi |
Sunroof got stuck, dealer readjusted. Started to rattle as a result | ||
| Jul 2011 29500 mi |
Sunroof rattled, installed new seal | ||
| Jun 2012 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. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010 7300 mi |
club door lock would not disengage door sill trim coming up on drivers side | ||
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