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2009 Mini Clubman repairs by problem area
Chart based on 110 repairs.
Chart based on 79 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mini Clubman 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mini Clubman in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 47000 mi US $1795 |
Super Champ Oil Filter installed by Jiffy Lube ruptured internally, sending particles into oil passageways, effectively blocking flow of oil to head. Head seized, and Mini dealer determined that it was the filters fault and voided warranty. | ||
2009 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Clubman in Mississippi, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012 43600 mi |
leak around rear door seals | ||
| Mini Clubman in Virginia, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011 16000 mi |
squeaks/rattles in sunroof replaced door sill trim | ||
| Mini Clubman in Colorado, United States Jul 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
| May 2012 11300 mi |
Timing chain, tensioner, guide rails, bolts, sprockets and gaskets replaced due to excessive cold start rattling noise - chain stretched beyond required specification | ||
| Mar 2013 14000 mi US $1200 |
Intake camshaft VANOS gear sprocket and corresponding solenoid valve failed causing the engine to have retarded timing and engine rattle. | ||
| Mar 2016 25000 mi US $170 |
Oil feed line for turbocharger failed / leaking - replaced with aftermarket replacement of better design | ||
| Jun 2020 41312 mi |
front lower control arm bushings; OEM units began to leak fluid | ||
| Feb 2021 43339 mi US $600 |
high pressure fuel pump replacement | ||
| Oct 2021 46000 mi US $150 |
intake tube from air filter box to turbocharger | ||
2009 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Clubman in Ohio, United States Aug 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 2012 26000 mi |
My third trip to the dealer to complain about timing chain tensioner. I actually had a recording made of the "diesel engine" sound it makes when cold (below 45 degrees). This time they believed me and replaced the timing chain tensioner. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Oct 2010 6000 mi |
driver-side vent rattled, part replaced and rattle noise gone | ||
| Mar 2011 9000 mi |
timing chain replaced | ||
| Sep 2011 11000 mi |
misaligned hood, corrected | ||
| Feb 2012 14000 mi |
Auxiliary water pump recall performed. Loss of coolant was diagnosed as a failure of the main water pump, also replaced. | ||
| Aug 2012 17900 mi |
tweeter had fallen out of its socket (a-pillar) | ||
| Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Oct 2012 27000 mi |
Brought car in for annual inspection. Technician discovered an oil leak, which required replacement of the timing chain tensioner. Tech said this is a common problem with the Peugeot sourced engine. Had this not been detected, major engine damage | ||
| Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Dec 2008 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011 11400 mi |
Fuel injectors cleaned. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Kentucky, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2015 58000 mi US $530 |
Carbon build up caused engine light to come on. | ||
| Jul 2016 75200 mi US $350 |
Got a hole in the coolant reservoir tank. Had to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 2017 83000 mi US $1700 |
Found a huge puddle of coolant on the garage floor. Took into a local repair shop. Found that the Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing had a crack in it. The shop replaced the part and then found that the sensor from the new part from NAPA did not communicate correctly with the computer. Had to order a part direct from Mini (BMW) to fix the issue. So, how to begin? Goodyear lost parts to my Mini and couldn't find why my Mini had a check engine light after they finished working on it. My Mini then went to the dealer that said I had 3 oil leaks and a bad turbo. They said that 2 of the oil leaks were nothing to worry about. After leaving the dealer I took my Mini to another shop for a second opinion. They said that my turbo had a bad hose, I needed a new belt, and that the 2 oil leaks that were nothing are actually pretty substantial. All in I had to spend $1700 out of pocket. | ||
| Dec 2017 83000 mi US $100 |
Engine would not turn over. All lights would light up, no error message given. Shot in the dark, I replaced the battery and everything was back to normal. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 2016 73600 mi US $600 |
Replaced broken axle | ||
| Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 2009 2000 mi |
Lurching when placed in gear. Problem resolved itself, but engine warning light came on. | ||
| Feb 2011 33800 mi |
fuel injectors needed cleaning | ||
| Mar 2012 46000 mi |
Sensor showed overheating, and system did not allow car to start | ||
| Jun 2012 47000 mi |
supercharger failed and was replaced | ||
| Nov 2013 59900 mi |
timing belt guides disintegrated. | ||
| Aug 2015 69100 mi US $900 |
vacuum pump replaced | ||
| Mar 2016 74000 mi US $1600 |
Warning light indicating air exchange problem. air cleaner, hose, valve cover gasket all replaced. Smoke test negative. Problem corrected. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010 13320 mi |
squeak of back seat when going over a change in grade. | ||
| Apr 2011 16678 mi |
timing chain replaced timing chain replaced | ||
| Mini Clubman in New York, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Feb 2010 8000 mi |
Heard a noise, cel came on, car smelled of sulphur dioxide, and car went into 'limp' mode. Car was drivable, and flatbedded to nearest dealer under warranty. High pressure fuel pump replaced, and car was returned washed up. | ||
| Jul 2010 9000 mi |
Got transmission light, only had reverse and 2nd. Flat bedded to dealer, adjusted shift cables per a TSB. | ||
2009 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Clubman in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 2014 78000 mi US $3000 |
Clutch. Had replaced with upgrade, hoping to avoid repeat premature failure. Found that release bearing had worn grooves on one side of the guide sleeve and clutch wore unevenly. | ||
| Mar 2016 111000 mi US $300 |
Broken exhaust flex pipe | ||
| Mini Clubman in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014 84000 mi US $2 |
Timing chain, High Pressure Fuel Pump, Turbo Heat Shield Water Pump Tensioner | ||
| Mini Clubman in Colorado, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2014 68200 mi US $504 |
Faulty thermostat allowing coolant leak. Coolant near empty. Possible engine damage. Timing chain stretched. Timing chain guide broken pieces in oil pan. Insist no abnormal interior rattles. | ||
| Feb 2016 77900 mi US $2800 |
Typical wear and tear. Owner takes car out of gear at stoplights. Clutch, flywheel, etc. replaced. Brake pads replaced, car alighned. | ||
| Sep 2016 84458 mi US $1613 |
Replaced turbo roll-off/relief valve. Death rattle. Replaced timing chain kit, valve cover set, front crankshaft seal, crankshaft pulley bolt, crankshaft gear, 2x torx bolt, air mass meter boot. | ||
| Feb 2017 98500 mi US $200 |
Computer control for passenger window failed. Window not rolling up. Disengaged electrical unit to avoid ruining computer panel and paying over $800.00 to replace computer motherboard. | ||
| Mar 2017 92245 mi US $280 |
Loss of engine power. Diverter valve replaced. | ||
| Apr 2017 98510 mi |
Exterior plastic "chrome" trim around grill falling off. Interior ceiling continues to rattle and buzz like a dentist's drill at any speed since day one. Repair attempted but failed. Dealer will not repair. | ||
| Aug 2017 99055 mi US $695 |
Expansion tank and cap replaced due to a leak. Thermostat assembly replaced. | ||
| Jul 2018 110000 mi US $800 |
Turbo oil feed and return lines leaking. Lines replaced. | ||
| Mini Clubman in California, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| May 2014 36000 mi |
Timing chain replacement | ||
| Mini Clubman in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Oct 2011 28000 mi |
Oil leak from area of rear main seal. Turned out to be oil feed tube to turbo | ||
| Jun 2012 35000 mi |
Auxiliary water pump for turbo was a recall item. After repairing the recalled auxiliary water pump for the turbo additional coolant was noticed (a bit) and it was determined that the primary water pump also needed to be repaired. | ||
| Sep 2012 38000 mi |
timing chain system failing....including tensioner, chain, sprockets, guides, etc. Stripped bolt in system caused damage to cylinder head so new cyl head was also provided. | ||
| May 2013 45000 mi |
Very rough starting when cold.....would often stall at initial idle at startup. | ||
| Mini Clubman in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Apr 2009 1000 mi |
Vehicle entered reduced power mode while driving. Dealer replaced turbo blow-off valve. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Georgia, United States Jan 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Jun 2009 4000 mi |
Serpentine tensioner pulley failed causing damage to the belt and other belt pulleys. Belt, pulleys were replaced. | ||
| Jan 2010 12000 mi |
Wipers had to be re-initialized and adjusted--the auto-wiper feature was erratic and wipers were not parked in the right spot. Also re-initialized windows. | ||
| Feb 2010 12000 mi |
Clicking sound in the instrument panel, possibly the CD player. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Connecticut, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011 24000 mi |
AC drain had kink that caused condensate to short out electrical system. Then, engine would not start. | ||
| Mini Clubman in New Mexico, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 2009 1000 mi |
Passenger door sill emblem peeling up | ||
| Apr 2010 9200 mi |
Window when rolled up will come back down. Window initialization was lost due to software error in FRM. Vehicle software was updated and windows initialized. When accelerating (2000-2100 RPM) tachometer rattles. Tach was removed and an anti-rattle spacer was placed in tachometer. Secret compartment rattles when driving. Rattle is from hinge mechanism of CD changer carrier and CD changer carrier was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2011 16000 mi |
Passenger airbag light stays illuminated when passenger is in seat. Dealer could not find anything wrong on the codes. Would not repair. Called Field service and would get back with me within 2 weeks. After consulting with MINI USA, dealer replaced seat which fixed the passenger airbag light. Passenger airbag light now works properly. | ||
| May 2011 19000 mi |
Passenger Airbag light still illuminates when passenger is in seat. Intermittent problem. Dealer had Field Service Rep work on vehicle. Another airbag sensor was installed in passenger seat. Dealer could not get problem to happen in shop. Three days.. | ||
| Apr 2013 32000 mi |
Engine rough start with vibrations. Problem with chain tensioner. Chain tensioner replaced and timing belt checked. Driver door panel interior pulled away from door when closing from inside. Interior door handle panel was replaced. Driver side visor mirror fell off. Drivers side visor replaced. | ||
2009 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Clubman in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2013 18200 mi US $149 |
Sunroof was a bit sticky. Could not be repaired by cleaning or lubing, so several screws or nuts had to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 2014 22000 mi US $2500 |
Sunroof drainage tube was clogged causing water to leak into one of the electrical circuit boards. Tube and circuit board replaced. Also damaged carpeting. | ||
| Nov 2017 32000 mi US $700 |
water pump was leaking & needed replacement | ||
| Mini Clubman in Maryland, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Feb 2015 43100 mi |
The fuel pump was replaced. Also, a faulty fuel line was fixed | ||
| Jul 2016 70000 mi US $210 |
Water pump, coolant pipe, and thermostat were replaced due to leaks and failure. Serpentine belt, air filter, and cabin filter were replaced at the same time. | ||
| Apr 2017 79000 mi US $52 |
The exhaust VANOS solenoid was triggering a "check engine light" warning. It was replaced and so far so good. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Indiana, United States Apr 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018 76000 mi US $30 |
electric rear door latch failed while doors were closed. had to force doors to open to be able to replace latch. lousy design. Online others claimed dealer estimated $650 to do repair. Expert mechanic friend spent 2 hours to get door open light off. required precise adjustment (bending) of clasp to get warning light off. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 2010 6000 mi |
Window refused to go back up and stay, would go up and then come back down halfway. | ||
| Jan 2011 9000 mi |
rear door rubber bump replaced, as it kept falling off. Water entering the third brake light, all parts ordered. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 2014 56000 mi US $260 |
leak in oil manifold gasket | ||
| Apr 2015 64300 mi US $4800 |
Loss of coolant, water pump, thermostat housing, head gasket, and valves. | ||
| Mini Clubman in California, United States Aug 2012 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Apr 2012 19465 mi |
Replaced Seal Gasket Coolant Leak, Replaced Seal Gasket | ||
| Apr 2013 29455 mi |
Replaced Cylinder Head Cover and Crank Case Breather Engine had a low howl, Replaced Cylinder Head Cover and Crank Case Breather. Engine had low howl noise, Replaced Cylinder Head Cover and Crank Case Breather | ||
| Sep 2013 32958 mi |
Car was leaking oil Timing Chain Tensioner | ||
| Oct 2013 33273 mi |
Engine had a whine to it. Took it dealer, Found the Friction Wheel on water pump was worn, also serpentine belt was bad. all replaced under warranty Engine had a whine to it. Took it dealer, Found the Friction Wheel on water pump was worn, also serpentine belt was bad. all replaced under warranty | ||
| Mar 2014 39000 mi |
Took to dealer for oil change. They discovered Water Pump Leaking. Replaced water Pump | ||
| Dec 2014 44000 mi |
Took car into dealer for Oil Change. Found bad Vacuum Pump. Extended Warranty took care of it. | ||
| Mar 2017 55000 mi |
Cylinder head gasket, gasket ring, profile gasket, oil filter element, repair kit valve seal, I was burning a lot of oil and adding a quart of oil every 800 miles. No leaks. | ||
| Dec 2017 59000 mi |
Code P0303, ignition coil #3. Code P0303, ignition coil #3 again 19 days later. replaced the coils myself. I suspect the coil that went in 19 days was bad, it was some off brand I got at pep boys. I actually had ordered a spare Bosch that I had on hand when the coil went so I changed the coil immediately when I got the code. | ||
| Jun 2018 62711 mi US $25 |
Code p0304 bad coil. Replaced myself | ||
2009 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Sep 2015 58000 mi |
Overhead shade in front half of sunroof completely ripped. Cannot afford replacement at this time. Dealer wanted $200 for part and $400 for labor. | ||
| Oct 2015 58000 mi |
Plastic cover between windshield and hoot has totally dried up and cracked to the point that it is coming apart. MINI wanted hundreds of dollars to replace it. | ||
| Mini Clubman in New Jersey, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Sep 2011 43000 mi US $150 |
Cleaned fuel injectors | ||
| Mar 2013 74000 mi US $1300 |
Replace belt Replaced rear sway bar | ||
| Mini Clubman in Washington, United States May 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 2012 31000 mi |
Replaced the tachometer because it rattled when driving. | ||
| Jun 2012 35000 mi |
Drivers window did not go up all the way and would not stay closed. | ||
| Nov 2012 39700 mi |
Passenger window not staying closed | ||
| Dec 2014 67000 mi US $407 |
Leaking oil had to replace front crank seal. Not repaired properly first time. Had to take it in again and have the front crank seal and dampener replaced at no charge due to oil seeping from first repair. | ||
| Mini Clubman in Georgia, United States Dec 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 2014 50000 mi US $1750 |
Replaced clutch and related mechanisms | ||
| Mini Clubman in Oregon, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jun 2010 8000 mi |
Key stopped unlocking car remotely, and outside temperature reading was about 50 degrees too low. | ||
| Dec 2011 15000 mi |
Seat heater in passenger seat stopped working. Dealer found disconnected plug under seat and reconnected. | ||
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