2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman engine problems

23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman — 45% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

45%

share of all complaints

52,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“I am writing to formally request reimbursement for a timing chain replacement performed on my vehicle, which was the subject of a specific safety recall issued by BMW. The timing chain defect in this vehicle represents a severe safety hazard, as a failure can cause an immediate and total engine…”
filed Mar 23, 2026
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mini cooper s clubman. The contact stated while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated she was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact's son had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was…”
filed May 26, 2020

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

"Cooper S with N14: Diagnosis for Misfire Faults. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is illuminated and/or the customer complains that the engine runs rough (engine cold or warm) with any of the following misfire faults…
M120210 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 12, 2019