Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Cooper Clubman.
The 2018 Mini Cooper Clubman pairs a 6-speed Steptronic automatic with EPA-rated economy of 24 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined, and runs on 4.5 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil for routine service. With only six owner complaints — the electrical system as the top concern — and zero recalls on record, this model year emerges as one of the cleanest entries in the Clubman's reliability history, a sharp departure from the 31 complaints logged in 2012 and tracking just above the four complaints recorded as the nameplate's 2014 low. The data points to a model year that effectively illustrates the platform's maturation, offering researchers a stable, trouble-free reference point in a nameplate that has otherwise seen meaningful variability.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11425B3A1A5. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11425B3A1A5 alt 11428570590 |
| Engine air filter | 13718513944 |
| Spark plug | 12120040551 |
| Battery | 61216805461 alt 61217555719 |
| Front wiper blades | 61610049744 |
| Cabin air filter | 64316835406 alt 64316835405 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Overall length | 151.2 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2606 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 59.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 24 / 32 / 27 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 77 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 6.3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF6 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 5.8 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF6 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 7.4 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 3.0 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 3.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 31.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 31.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 77 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 760 cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Optional BCI Cranking Performance | 800 cca |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 26 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 81 ft-lbs |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: .803; Rear: .331 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish | .031 |
Prep Using new bolt
| 1 | 155.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. | 155 ft. lbs |
Prep Using new bolt
| 1 | 155.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. | 155 ft. lbs |
Prep Using new bolt
| 1 | 155.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. | 155 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 44.0 inch lbs. | 44 in |
| 2 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 70.0 degrees | 70 degrees |
| 4 | 70.0 | |
| 1 | 44 inch lbs. | 44 in |
| 2 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 70.0 degrees | 70 degrees |
| 4 | 70 degrees | 70 degrees |
| 1 | 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 degrees. Replace Screws | 30 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 21.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 degrees. Replace Screws | 21 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 180 degrees | 180 degrees |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Bolts 1-10 | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Bolts 1-10 | 180 degrees |
| 4 | 14.5 | |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 180 degrees | 180 degrees |
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Bolts 1-10 | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Bolts 1-10 | 180 degrees |
| 4 | 14.7 | |
| 1 | 18.0 ft. lbs. | 18 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 60.0 degrees | 60 degrees |
| 3 | 60.0 | |
| 1 | 18.0 ft. lbs. | 18 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 60.0 degrees | 60 degrees |
| 3 | 60.0 | |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2018 Mini Cooper Clubman shows a modest total of six complaints, with the most frequent issues reported in the electrical system (two complaints) followed by single complaints each for the engine, service brakes, and airbags/structure; there were three crash‑related complaints and no fire complaints. Compared with earlier model years, complaint volume has remained low—2011 and 2013 each recorded 17 complaints, while 2012 peaked at 31 and 2014 dropped to four—placing 2018 squarely in the lower‑end of the historical range. Recall activity also follows a declining trend: after two recalls in 2011, the count fell to one recall per year from 2012 through 2014, and the data does not indicate any recalls for 2018. Technical service bulletin (TSB) numbers have been volatile (127 in 2011, 8 in 2012, 100 in 2013, 8 in 2014), but the absence of reported TSBs for 2018 suggests no major new service campaigns. Overall, the 2018 model sits in a period of reduced complaints and minimal recall activity, making it a comparatively reliable year to consider for purchase.
All 6 complaints on record, top 5 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 190 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| M610223 | 2023-03-01 | Exterior Lighting | The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator… |
| M840322 | 2023-03-01 | Electrical System | The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be… |
| M610123 | 2023-03-01 | Electrical System | Oscillations in the electric drive can occur. As a result, the 12 V positive battery… |
| M630122 | 2023-02-01 | Electrical System | Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep. |
| M540122 | 2022-11-01 | Structure | It is possible that the guide stem (aka rotational axis) on the wind deflector can break… |
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4.5 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg.