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Mini Clubman repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 397 repairs.
Mini Clubman electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (74%)
Chart based on 62 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Mini Clubman 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10000 mi | Driver side mirror was malfunctioning. Motor replaced and programming updated. |
| 10 mi US $300 |
Battery replaced. Programmed at home |
2016 Mini Clubman 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | Air-conditioning drain was not installed properly at the factory. Water buildup on both front floors during a 3000 mile road trip. Dealer re-connected the drain, remove the front seats and rugs, dryed the inside of the car as well as cleaned the air conditioning system. Dealer replaced the interior cabin filter. Dealer provided free from MINI USA complete outside and inside detail. |
2013 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 110360 mi R 50 |
External temperature thermostat was reading rubbish, on both extremes, which affected the closed-loop feedback for HVAC climate control. Unit was worn. Replaced. Problem solved. |
2013 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
97-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 22620 mi | Switch to adjust power wing mirrors broke |
2012 Mini Clubman
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 5000 mi | Defective ECU |
2012 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 61000 mi | FRM module blew and needed replacement. |
| 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. |
| 27800 mi US $150 |
@ approx 30000 miles Had to replace battery because of loose terminal connection causing early cell failure. |
2012 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 21000 mi | Mold in A/C vents |
| 21000 mi | Mold issue was caused by a bad condenser. Replaced condenser. |
| 24000 mi US $200 |
Battery died. Second time this happened since car was purchased new. First time was covered under warranty. |
2012 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 21700 mi | Diagnostic system was reporting brake pad wear incorrectly - Reprogrammed Audio system would not retain presets |
2011 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 43600 mi | Drivers window howled when operated. Window regulator replaced |
| 71000 mi | Weird electrical issue. Bad control module. No turn signals, brake lights illuminated, electric windodws not working. |
2011 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44000 mi US $1450 |
rear brake light harness had some issue (light wasn't coming on during braking), so had to be replaced |
| 48000 mi US $1200 |
Compressor died while driving. |
| 11300 mi | Battery needed to be replace under warranty |
2011 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 33000 mi US $1319 |
estimate only for replacement of air conditioning compressor. |
| 41000 mi US $275 |
The battery died. Try to FIND the battery, the manual gives a hint. Was hard to jump, then when started it would not drive over about 10 mph. The battery is required for computers to work. $275 for a battery! |
| 34000 mi | Stereo knob was broken. Stereo was replaced. |
2011 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 12000 mi | Electric issues with instrument panel and warning gauges. When started up in the morning the Tachometer needle would jump and numerous warning and caution lights would illuminate. |
| 42000 mi | Engine warning light came on but car was NOT disabled. They had to reprogram the computer which took 4 hours reprograming. |
| 42500 mi US $280 |
Bought this car used and the original battery was never changed out. Took it to an independent shop rather than the dealer to have it fixed and to have them give it a look over as I didn't quite trust the dealer at that point. Battery replaced, car is fine |
2011 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 18000 mi | Noisy AC compressor replaced per TSB |
| 31000 mi | Replace AUX jack and USB |
| 63800 mi | Dash displays and lights went haywire, TPMS dead. Problem traced to a fault in the TPMS module. Would have been $450. MINI covered this since it's not a moving part and car is only 3 years old. Only out of warranty by mileage. |
| 21700 mi | CD player would not load CD's -- Dealer replaced Radio / CD unit |
2010 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | Rear running light flickering - found and repaired burnt tail light socket. |
| 52415 mi US $158 |
Tire pressure monitor valve failed |
2010 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 84900 mi | Tire pressure warning system failure |
| 34000 mi | Complete failure of Nav system - dealer covered under warranty |
2010 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29000 mi | Sport mode switch doesn't work |
2010 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 63000 mi US $400 |
Bad alternator |
2009 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 17900 mi | tweeter had fallen out of its socket (a-pillar) |
| 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. |
2009 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 12000 mi | Clicking sound in the instrument panel, possibly the CD player. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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.. |
| 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. |
| 24000 mi | AC drain had kink that caused condensate to short out electrical system. Then, engine would not start. |
2009 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6000 mi | Window refused to go back up and stay, would go up and then come back down halfway. |
| 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. |
2009 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 35000 mi | Drivers window did not go up all the way and would not stay closed. |
| 39700 mi | Passenger window not staying closed |
| 8000 mi | Key stopped unlocking car remotely, and outside temperature reading was about 50 degrees too low. |
| 15000 mi | Seat heater in passenger seat stopped working. Dealer found disconnected plug under seat and reconnected. |
2008 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 28500 mi US $1185 |
Had to replace battery. This was original battery that had lasted six years. |
| 8000 mi | Replaced LED third brake light assembly. Second time |
| 9000 mi | windows don't go up/down properly |
| 45000 mi US $160 |
Replaced middle brake light strip |
| 62700 mi US $10 |
Antenna broke off. |
| 63000 mi US $192 |
Replaced four year old battery. |
2008 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 20000 mi US $90 |
Replaced battery which was 4 years old. 2nd battery I've replaced since I've owned the car. |
| 93000 mi US $400 |
Leak in AC hose. Replaced and recharged the system. |
| 30700 mi | Key receiver replaced with re-design. |
2008 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30000 mi | Rear door would not open manually. Replaced all wiring with correction proof wiring. |
| 46000 mi | am radio did not receive signals from stations |
2008 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 200 mi | Airbag sensor passenger side was disconnected at delivery. Fixed |
| 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. |
| 8647 mi | Power windows stopped dipping; one-touch up and down does not work. Reprogrammed control units. |
| 14871 mi | Power windows stopped dipping again; one-touch up and down does not work. Replaced module and reprogrammed control units. |
| 37601 mi | Replaced blown left front woofer. |
| 41046 mi | Radio multifunction display LCD screen distorted. Radio replaced / reprogrammed. |
| 48297 mi | A/C not as cold as it was. Found low charge by .3 lbs, but couldn't find leak. 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. |
| 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. |
| 79000 mi | TPMS malfunction not related to sensors; summer wheels with known good sensors did not resolve the issue. |
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