MINI Cooper S Countryman problems and complaints, 2011 to 2012

43 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls across 2 model years, 2011 to 2012. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

43complaints
2recalls
0reported crashes
5reported fires
0reported injuries

Which MINI Cooper S Countryman years should you avoid?

We cover 2 model years of the MINI Cooper S Countryman, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2012	26	1	0	0	Few red flags	Engine
2011	17	2	0	0	Few red flags	Engine

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 17 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Engine & powertrain10 (59%)
Electrical & infotainment5 (29%)
Airbags & seat belts2 (12%)

Recalls (2)

Engine · 18V248000 · Apr 2018 · model years 2011, 2012
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Engine · 12V008000 · Jan 2012 · model year 2011
THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.