NHTSA Data Explorer

Mini Cooper Countryman

Data refreshed July 17, 2026

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Complaints

253

Active records

Recalls

15

Active records

TSBs

259

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

4

Crashes

9

Fires

26

Top reported issues — Mini Cooper Countryman

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Steering behavior

719

Safety restraint issue

577

Operating state

555

Reporting mechanism

499

Condition issue

480

Thermal issue

268

Engine behavior

191

Noise

149

Fluid issue

139

Performance issue

123

Access/entry issue

112

Electrical issue

102

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

102

Lighting behavior

99

Powering on/off behavior

49

Safety restraint behavior

45

Braking behavior

39

Vibration/harshness

39

Starting behavior

38

Driver assistance issue

27

Smell

25

Infotainment behavior

20

HVAC behavior

19

Recent change

19

Ride/handling behavior

13

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Communication/network issue

5

Electrified system issue

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2025 MINI COUNTRYMAN

Filed Jun 26, 2026


On May 29, 2026, my 2025 MINI Countryman SE (battery-electric) became completely immobilized when the charging connector locked into the vehicle's charge port and could not be released. With the connector locked in, the vehicle could not be moved, shifted to neutral, or driven. The defect is in the factory charge-port locking mechanism. The connector could not be freed by me, by a MINI master technician working remotely for about 45 minutes, by the tow operator, or by the dealership's own…

2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN

Filed Jun 23, 2026


My 2012 MINI Countryman (R60) experienced a complete electrical shutdown and engine failure while operating due to a severe manufacturing defect. Authorized dealership Jackie Cooper MINI of Edmond diagnosed the vehicle under RO# [XXX] and confirmed in writing that the JBE electronic connectors are heavily corroded and The FRM has water/corrosion damage, providing a repair estimate of $4,700 (including a specific $1,055.84 charge to replace the FRM and clean the sunroof drains). Water entering…

2025 MINI COUNTRYMAN

Filed May 28, 2026


My panoramic sunroof exploded while driving. Sounded like we were shot at. The vehicle is currently at MINI of Des Moines. It can be inspected. USAA is sending an appraiser to the shop to assess damages. This is a known issue. However, after a 7 year federal investigation they were unable to pinpoint an exact reason why this happens and unable to put a recall on this vehicle. The dealership gave me a loaner and told me it’s not covered under warranty but offered to pay my 1k deductible which I…

2025 MINI COUNTRYMAN

Filed May 4, 2026


Vehicle exhibits persistent, intermittent failure of Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Phone fails to pair, drops all connection mid-drive (all displays including speed, navigation, etc go dead), and disconnects active calls and navigation prompts during operation. Defect requires repeated manual re-pairing attempts that draw driver attention from the road. The same phone pairs reliably with all other vehicles and devices tested, including a more recent 2025 Countryman dealer loaner and…

2025 MINI COUNTRYMAN

Filed Apr 17, 2026


I was driving my 2025 MINI JCW on a partly cloudy day 42degrees Fahrenheit. I was diving between 35 and 40 mph when the sunroof exploded. There weren't other vehicles nearby, and I didnt hear any rock hit, it just exploded.

2011 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN

Filed Apr 6, 2026


The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several hours. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a cracked water pump, which caused the engine to overheat. The contact was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

2026 MINI JCW COUNTRYMAN ALL4

Filed Apr 3, 2026


The vehicle onboard screen is very slow to connect to our Android phones. This has been an issue from the very beginning. A drivetrain fault message appeared on 04/01 (NOT a joke!!) and the car was not responsive to going in reverse gear. The transmission stopped responding and we were barely able to make it to the dealership. The car wouldn't go past 40mph. We've had the car since mid-December and it only has a little over 1200 miles.

2018 MINI COUNTRYMAN

Filed Mar 31, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was excessively difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with ECM failure. The contact was informed that the ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

2013 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN

Filed Feb 14, 2026


The FRM module went bad. Lost signal lights, windows, headlights.

2014 MINI COUNTRYMAN

Filed Feb 10, 2026


The transfer case fail only 53,000 miles the dangerous part fail down the floor almost causing and a bad accident talking abut the pipe connecting to the rear tires I hear this is common in this cars that’s why I’m reporting the incident I take it to private Mecanic need to replace transfer case

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Updated July 17, 2026. Refreshed nightly.