Most common 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman problems
Share of the 25 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 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman owners say
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that there was a damp odor inside the vehicle after it rained. The contact stated that the vehicle started having electrical failures. The contact stated that the electrical system had stopped working on the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the windows were not rolling up or down and the doors were not locking as needed. Additionally, the turn signals and the driver's side headlight and taillights were inoperable. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that there was a recall associated with the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that water was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact stated that water was dripping on and into other electrical systems, causing malfunctions of the brake light and lights on the instrument panel. The water caused sizzling sounds and burning odors from other electrical controls. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
Air bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. When the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated. The contact called braman motorcars at [phone] (located at 2901 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33409) where a diagnostic test was recommended. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 93,186.
I get an error that the seat belt is deactivated and the the airbag is off. Ran diagnostic and got code 93bf. This car has never been in an accident and this happened all of a sudden one morning after turning engine on when going to work.
Wheels & tires
2 weeks ago my niece borrowed my 2013 mini countryman to go upstate NY and have a flat tire, went to Mavis to fix, when she returned the car I noticed the tire installed is not to the specs. required for the Mini w/ no spare tire due to run flat tire for the car required. Mavis should have installed the specified tire for safe driving. So far nothing happen because I immediately replaced it with a correct tire the next day after I noticed the improper tire installed. Subject: Tire size: - 205/55R17 95V (1624), Load index: - 95, Speed Rating: - V No Marking found indicating a run flat tire which are shown on other 3 existing tires.
Cpsc: i1420055a. 2013 Mini Cooper. Consumer stated the continental tires are faulty and extremely dangerous. The consumer experienced two tire failures, within months of each other. The first incident happened while driving, and the tire blew out. The second incident happened as she was backing out of the driveway, when the low tire pressure light illuminated. When she exited the vehicle, she discovered a busted seam on both front tires, and three giant bubbles on three of the tires.
2013 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 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman a good car?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Cooper Countryman rates average: 39% 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 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman?
The electrical system — 8 complaints, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (4) and wheels & tires (3).
How many recalls does the 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 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 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 60% 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.