2017 Mini Countryman Problems & Complaints

Average25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Countryman at the same age

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2017 Mini Countryman with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Countryman at the same age. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (2 complaints). One recall covers this model year.

7complaints
1recalls
0crashes
2fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2017 Mini Countryman problems

  • Electrical system
    229%
  • Engine & cooling~26,000 miles
    114%
  • Other / not specified~26,000 miles
    114%
  • Lights~36,000 miles
    114%
  • Locks & latches~82,000 miles
    114%
  • Suspension
    114%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~82,000 miles
    114%
  • Steering
    114%

Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mini Countryman complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mini Countryman. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Countryman years: 2021, 2017. Years to avoid: 2025. Compare all years →

2017 Mini Countryman recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 18V-557 · Aug 23, 2018 · 9,953 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.

Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018.

2017 Mini Countryman engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
1.5L 3-cyl turbo6-speed automaticFWD25 / 33 / 28
1.5L 3-cyl turbo6-speed manualFWD24 / 33 / 28
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticFWD23 / 32 / 27
1.5L 3-cyl turbo6-speed manualAWD22 / 32 / 26
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD22 / 31 / 26
1.5L 3-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD23 / 30 / 25
2.0L 4-cyl turbo6-speed manualAWD21 / 31 / 24

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Mini Countryman a good car?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Countryman rates average: 25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Countryman at the same age. It is one of the best 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 2017 Mini Countryman?

The electrical system — 2 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (1) and lights (1).

How many recalls does the 2017 Mini Countryman have?

There is 1 recall for the 2017 Mini Countryman, the most recent from August 23, 2018 (fuel pump). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mini Countryman?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025. See the full Mini Countryman years comparison.

At what mileage do 2017 Mini Countryman problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 82,000 miles; 50% 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.