Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Cooper Clubman.
The 2006 Mini Cooper Clubman is a passenger car built on the R55 platform that pairs an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios to deliver EPA fuel economy ratings of 23/31/26 mpg. Routine maintenance for this configuration requires 4.8 quarts of 5W-30 oil, yet the model year is distinguished by a reliability headline showing 413 total owner complaints primarily focused on air bags and one recall. This volume of issues places the 2006 model at a notably higher level of reported problems compared to the 2011-2014 period, where annual complaints peaked at 30 in 2012 and dropped as low as 4 in 2014, signaling a distinct reliability profile for this model year.
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 47 · 480 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11427562249. 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 | 11427562249 alt 11427509211 |
| Engine air filter | 13721477840 alt 13717558382 |
| Fuel filter | 16146757196 alt 16146765122 |
| Spark plug | 12129071003 alt 12120031708 |
| Battery | 61218377139 |
| Front wiper blades | 61610028137 |
| Thermostat | 11537596787 alt 11537512733 |
| Cabin air filter | 64319257505 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Overall length | 143.3 in |
| Overall width | 66.5 in |
| Overall height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2701 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 57.5 / 57.5 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 23 / 31 / 26 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 88 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 23.0 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 | With CVT: BMW part number 83220136376 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | SYNTHETIC · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.8 qt |
| Engine Oil | SYNTHETIC · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.1 qt |
| Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.6-4.0 |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 22 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 85 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 19 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 36 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 23.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 13 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 88 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 770 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Spark Plug Gap | Not adjustable in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.89-1.00 lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 47 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 480 cca |
| Pressure Test | ----- psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | ------ psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | ------- °F |
| Engine Compression | 167-247 PSI. |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 22-25 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs / 48 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.0118 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.866 in / 0.394 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.866 in / 0.394 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.031 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.803 in / 0.331 in |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7 ft. lbs., Step 3: 130 | 4 ft. lbs |
Prep Bolts 1-10
| 1 | 30 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees; Bolts 11 and 12 | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 21 ft. lbs. | 21 ft. lbs |
Prep Bolts 1-10
| 1 | 30 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees; Bolts 11 and 12 | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 21 | |
| 1 | bolts 1-10 | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | bolts 1-10 | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 21 | |
| 1 | 6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90 | 6 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150 | 22 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.
| Every 100,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2006 Mini Cooper Clubman carries a notably heavy complaint burden in the federal record, with Air Bags (145) and Steering (93) dominating its profile, alongside meaningful fire (17) and crash (13) complaint counts that warrant attention. The generation's year-by-year trajectory from 2011 through 2014 shows elevated but uneven activity, with complaints peaking at 30 in 2012 and recalls highest at 2 in 2011, while TSB volumes were unusually heavy in 2011 (127) and 2013 (100), suggesting persistent—but not worsening—service issues across the run. The 2006 model year, as the earliest in this generation's federal reporting arc, sits at the beginning of that pattern rather than at a corrective peak, meaning a buyer inherits the original design issues that subsequent TSBs and complaints only partially addressed. The specific root causes for the airbag and steering complaints are not spelled out in the data provided, so a pre-purchase inspection should focus on those systems in particular, and any outstanding recall work should be verified as completed. Taken together, the 2006 Clubman is a tempting enthusiast buy on character, but the combination of high-impact complaint categories, fire/crash filings, and a generation whose issues never fully resolve makes it a year to approach cautiously—worth buying only with thorough mechanical verification and a clear price discount relative to cleaner-generation alternatives.
All 413 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S… Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI…
Showing 5 of 56 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| M511616 | 2023-11-02 | Structure | Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch… |
| M610607 | 2023-10-25 | Electrical System | MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result… |
| M240112 | 2019-07-12 | Electrical System | Programming a Replacement EGS Module with ISTA/P. Programming a replacement electronic… |
| M650610 | 2018-06-01 | Equipment | NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is… |
| M650610 | 2018-05-01 | Equipment | NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is… |
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4.8 qt of USE MINI SYNTHETIC 5W-30 MOTOR OIL, per the factory manual.
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EPA figures are 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.