2011 Mini COOPER CLUBMAN
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2011 Mini COOPER CLUBMAN has 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (37% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper clubman. while driving approximately 40 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, the accelerator pedal failed to respond, and all of the gauges on the instrument panel went blank without warning. the vehicle was driven to the de. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
27
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRICAL
10 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND, AND ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DE
- • THIS SPRING THE RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER SIDE) SUN ROOF DRAIN HOSE CAME OFF WHILE THE CAR WAS SITTING. WATER POURED DOWN THE FRONT PILLAR FLOODING THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX AND PUTTING APPROX. 2 " OF WATER INTO THE FLOOR. (FOUND THIS OUT AFTER IT BROKE DOWN) THE CAR WAS DRIED OUT AND NOT KNOWING THE
- • THE FRM CONTROL MODULE (AKA: FOOTWELL CONTROL MODULE) SUDDENLY FAILED AND DISABLED: BRAKE LIGHTS INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION BLINKERS EMERGENCY FLASHERS HEADLIGHTS STUCK ON DIM/LOW BEAM TAIL RUNNING LIGHTS STUCK ON (NOT RESPONSIVE TO BRAKING) ALL OVERHEAD, DOOR EDGE AND FOOT CABIN LIGHTS NO
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND, AND ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
8 complaints- • THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM DISABLED. IT DISABLES THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS PLAGUED EARLIER MODELS.
- • MY MINI COOPER CLUBMAN 2011 STARTED GIVING ME PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT SIGNAL OFF, TOOK IT TO A MINI COOPER MECHANIC, THEY SAID IT'S A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE SEEMS TO BE HAVING SIMILAR ISSUE, MINI REALLY NEEDS TO WORK ON THE AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR
- • WE BOUGHT OUR CAR, A MINI COOPER CLUBMAN 2011, USED IN 2012, WITH APPROXIMATELY 32K MILES ON IT. THERE WERE ISSUES THAT THE MINI DEALER TOOK CARE OF WITHOUT ISSUE, BUT FOR THE LAST 4+ YEARS WE HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS REMAINING ON. WHEN IT FIRST OCCURRED IT WOULD IN
“THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM DISABLED. IT DISABLES THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS PLAGUED EARLIER MODELS.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
LIGHTING
3 complaints- • THE FRM CONTROL MODULE (AKA: FOOTWELL CONTROL MODULE) SUDDENLY FAILED AND DISABLED: BRAKE LIGHTS INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION BLINKERS EMERGENCY FLASHERS HEADLIGHTS STUCK ON DIM/LOW BEAM TAIL RUNNING LIGHTS STUCK ON (NOT RESPONSIVE TO BRAKING) ALL OVERHEAD, DOOR EDGE AND FOOT CABIN LIGHTS NO
- • Safety recall since 3/23/2023. It's 07/19/2024. With no solution yet , it's been over a year now with no solution. That is a un timely manner. Need to know what to do now . Can not drive vehicle, no blinkers or brake lights. Please help.
- • My car has a problem with the FRM or foot control module the turn signal don’t work right, when putting the car in reverse the bulb will not work but it’s a brand new bulb, I know there is a recall for them 23V-337 but since my car has always been in Texas the recall doesn’t apply to it
“THE FRM CONTROL MODULE (AKA: FOOTWELL CONTROL MODULE) SUDDENLY FAILED AND DISABLED: BRAKE LIGHTS INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION BLINKERS EMERGENCY FLASHERS HEADLIGHTS STUCK ON DIM/LOW BEAM TAIL RUNNING LIGHTS STUCK ON (NOT RESPONSIVE TO BRAKING) ALL OVERHEAD, DOOR EDGE AND FOOT CABIN LIGHTS NO”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
2 complaints- • MY MINI COOPER CLUBMAN 2011 STARTED GIVING ME PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT SIGNAL OFF, TOOK IT TO A MINI COOPER MECHANIC, THEY SAID IT'S A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE SEEMS TO BE HAVING SIMILAR ISSUE, MINI REALLY NEEDS TO WORK ON THE AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR
- • Set Belt and Airbag Warning lights came light up for no reason and the computer got a hard code that cannot be reset (ACSM - Crash Safety Module, 93C3, OC3). This will be put in a Safety Risk if the car gets in an accident.
“MY MINI COOPER CLUBMAN 2011 STARTED GIVING ME PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT SIGNAL OFF, TOOK IT TO A MINI COOPER MECHANIC, THEY SAID IT'S A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE SEEMS TO BE HAVING SIMILAR ISSUE, MINI REALLY NEEDS TO WORK ON THE AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
1 complaints- • CAR DIED AT 65MPH. TOLD IT WAS AN AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT OVERHEATED AND BURNED OUT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD. EVEN THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS DIED OUT. *TR
“CAR DIED AT 65MPH. TOLD IT WAS AN AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT OVERHEATED AND BURNED OUT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD. EVEN THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS DIED OUT. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 27 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND, AND ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM DISABLED. IT DISABLES THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS PLAGUED EARLIER MODELS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐LIGHTING: THE FRM CONTROL MODULE (AKA: FOOTWELL CONTROL MODULE) SUDDENLY FAILED AND DISABLED: BRAKE LIGHTS INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION BLINKERS EMERGENCY FLASHERS HEADLIGHTS STUCK ON DIM/LOW BEAM TAIL RUNNING LIGHTS STUCK ON (NOT RESPONSIVE TO BRAKING) ALL OVERHEAD, DOOR EDGE AND FOOT CABIN LIGHTS NO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: MY MINI COOPER CLUBMAN 2011 STARTED GIVING ME PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT SIGNAL OFF, TOOK IT TO A MINI COOPER MECHANIC, THEY SAID IT'S A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE SEEMS TO BE HAVING SIMILAR ISSUE, MINI REALLY NEEDS TO WORK ON THE AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mini COOPER CLUBMAN — Year Comparison
How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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