2012 Mini Cooper Countryman Engine Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  733%
• 25k–50k
  419%
• 50k–75k
  314%
• 75k–100k
  210%
• 100k–150k
  314%
• 150k+
  210%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman. The contact stated while she was at a standstill in traffic, she saw smoke exiting from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the emergency lane and exit the vehicle before the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact did not sustain any injuries nor seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The contact spoke to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V248000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. The fuel tank was a third of the way full. The trunk was locking and unlocking continuously while driving or while the vehicle was parked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical system). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was a short in the footwell module due to water intrusion. The drain was also clogged in the sunroof. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 161,818.

Our Mini Cooper Countymen S was being towed behind our motorhome. I. saw smoke coming from the car I stopped and the car started to catch on fire. I got out motorhome disconnect just in time before the Mini was consumed by fire, it was a total loss. The Fire Investigator stated he believed the fire started in the right side of the engine compartment.

When the vehicle computer detects low voltage all turn signals, lights and instrument cluster immediately fail and do not turn back on. The Foot Well Module (FWM) or Foot Rest Module (FRM) computer becomes corrupt and deletes data from the module. This becomes a major safety hazard as a nighttime failure occurred causing several near accidents due to inability to signal to other vehicles. This is a known issue with Mini and they released an extended service bulletin knowing the factory footrest modules were manufactured incorrectly. Vehicles falling outside the initial warranty period are prone to safety risks when this occurs.

Mini coopers have faulty transmission problems, and well mine today it's transmission went out when I had my AC on, the car stalled in the middle of the highway in the middle of the road with oncoming traffic and refused to budge, like seriously this is highly dangerous on the interstate

timing chain failure which caused engine shut down. this is a known problem with other models. It was not recalled but BMW lost a class action lawsuit for the same problem in the same car, different years. They have not updated or repaired the issue. very expensive repair.

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. While the vehicle was stationary, it caught fire without warning. The contact noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle near the engine. The vehicle became engulfed in flames immediately. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. Mini of mt. Laurel (1311 nj-73, mt. Laurel, new jersey) was made aware of the fire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V248000 (engine and engine cooling) a year and a half after the failure occurred. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the engine sputtered and there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact powered off and restarted the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that oil was leaking. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hose pipe and freeze plug overheated and melted which caused the engine to require to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. When the vehicle was started, smoke appeared under the hood. The contact unlatched the hood and flames appeared from the engine. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to Mini of baltimore county (720 kenilworth dr., towson, md 21204, [phone]) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. The VIN was not available. No VIN number updated 8/30/18

I'm just noticing a coolant leak puddling up under from what I was told was the thermostat or it's housing or both.. My engine sounds like it's running with no oil. I go to check the dipstick and the oil at the very end of it seems almost impossible to accurately read, because it's not uniform in it's coating at the tip of it. Like if it was splashed on. Not sure if the auxiliary cooling system is even working anymore, which used to run for a minute or two after engine shut down. I'm adding the OEM specified coolant along with water, 50/50, every day now, because the reservoir shows it's loss of coolant. VIN check shows no recalls, but I'm having the same issues as the recalls. I just want my vehicle running like it was when I first got. I began finance on the vehicle less than a year ago, and I still owe 16K on it. I shouldn't be worried about the car dying out on me already. …

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