Mini Cooper S Countryman Problems by Year

We compared every Mini Cooper S Countryman model year from 2011–2012 using 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Cooper S Countryman year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
43complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

201120121726
Owner complaints per model year, Mini Cooper S Countryman. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201226—1EngineLimited data
201117—2EngineLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Cooper S Countryman year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mini Cooper S Countryman problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2012
    1842%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2011
    819%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2011
    716%
  • Other / not specified
    614%
  • Air bagsworst: 2012
    512%
  • Lightsworst: 2011
    37%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2011
    25%
  • Seatsworst: 2012
    25%
  • Body & structureworst: 2012
    12%
  • Steeringworst: 2012
    12%
  • Brakesworst: 2012
    12%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2012
    12%

Latest Mini Cooper S Countryman recalls

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

NHTSA recall 18V-248 · Apr 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S…

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger

NHTSA recall 12V-008 · Jan 11, 2012 · 90,368 vehicles

BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Mini cooper s, 2008-2011 Mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 Mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 Mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 Mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from November 14, 2006, through January 18,…

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring February 2012. Owners May contact BMW at 1-866-275-6464.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mini Cooper S Countryman should you avoid?

None of the Mini Cooper S Countryman years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Mini Cooper S Countryman problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (18), electrical system (8) and transmission & drivetrain (7). Engine complaints peak in the 2012 model year.

How many recalls has the Mini Cooper S Countryman had?

2 recalls across 2011–2012. The model year with the most is 2011.

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.