Most common 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman problems
Share of the 29 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mini Cooper Countryman complaints by model year
Best Cooper Countryman years: 2013, 2011. Years to avoid: 2012. Compare all years →
What 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman owners say
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway while both the contact and his wife were in another vehicle parked in the garage. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that upon opening the hood of the vehicle, the contact noticed an electrical burning smell and fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. The contact then noticed that a blue plug had melted and was smoking. A police report was not filed. There was no injury sustained. Upon investigating the failure online, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V008000(Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Copper Countryman. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the vehicle became flooded. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.
Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway while both the contact and his wife were in another vehicle parked in the garage. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that upon opening the hood of the vehicle, the contact noticed an electrical burning smell and fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. The contact then noticed that a blue plug had melted and was smoking. A police report was not filed. There was no injury sustained. Upon investigating the failure online, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V008000(Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
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 manufacturer was contacted but not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Transmission & drivetrain
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while parking, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the main computer was reprogrammed to remedy the steering system failure. Months later, the steering system failure recurred accompanied by a burning odor. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who reprogrammed the system but was not able to remedy the issue. The dealer also installed an EPS computer patch. The failure mileage was 15,800. . ..updated 01-10-14 the consumer stated Mini USA was aware of the steering problem failure occurring in 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman's. They have failed to provided her information on exactly what they know is failing in the steering system or the bulletin that have on the steering issue. …
My car is the Mini Countryman all 4 year 2011. As I was driving on tonnele ave heading towards rt 3 w, the car was on 3rd gear and I shifted to 4th. I felt that the car would not accelerate, and lose power. I had to move to the shoulder, while the car was still "rolling". When I got to the shoulder the car just completely died. The yellow indicator light was on, I looked up from the user's manual, it says, " full engine power is no longer available, you can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have engine checked asap." I then tried to restart the car, it cranked but wouldn't start. I called roadside assistance and tow truck came to tow the car after hour and a half. The next day, service department called and explained to me that there is a sensor malfunction caused the car to lose power. …
2011 Mini Cooper Countryman engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | FWD | 27 / 34 / 30 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 25 / 29 / 27 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman a good car?
Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Cooper Countryman rates average: 16% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Cooper Countryman at the same age. It is one of the best Cooper Countryman years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman?
The electrical system — 11 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (8) and transmission & drivetrain (4).
How many recalls does the 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mini Cooper Countryman?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2013 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012. See the full Mini Cooper Countryman years comparison.
At what mileage do 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 20,000 miles; 78% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.