Most common 2018 Mini Countryman problems
Share of the 11 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mini Countryman complaints by model year
Best Countryman years: 2021, 2017. Years to avoid: 2025. Compare all years →
2018 Mini Countryman recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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.
What 2018 Mini Countryman owners say
Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was excessively difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with ECM failure. The contact was informed that the ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact was advised that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle while using the Click and Drive device. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000.
My engine malfunctioned after the module under the back seat was wet from an unknown water leak in the vehicle. My vehicle lost power without warning until I came to a complete stop on the side of a very busy highway. I'm not sure if the repair center kept the faulty module or not I would have to check. I know leaks have been a problem with my model in previous years but when I checked my VIN there were no recalls. This is a very dangerous defect and should be fixed.
Steering
The contact owns a 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was excessively difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with ECM failure. The contact was informed that the ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact was advised that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle while using the Click and Drive device. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000.
While driving, the steering wheel gets stuck and very hard to maneuver. I have seen a recall for this car but when i entered by VIN, it was not included on the recall. The problem had happened several times. There was a time when everything was working fine, turned off the engine to put gas and when i turned it on to drive, i had a hard time steering. I had to park for a long time (since i was at Costco decided to come inside the store), when i turned on engine, it was gone and working properly like the problem did not happened at all. There were still times that when i turned it off for a little bit to pick up something from a restaurant, when i come back, the steering wheel looks like it was stuck and unable to make left or right turns. It does not happen only when car is turned on and off, it also happens while driving. …
2018 Mini Countryman engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | FWD | 24 / 34 / 28 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 28 / 27 / 27 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 24 / 32 / 27 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 23 / 32 / 27 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 22 / 31 / 26 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | AWD | 22 / 32 / 26 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 23 / 30 / 25 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | AWD | 20 / 29 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Mini Countryman a good car?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 Countryman rates average: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Countryman at the same age. 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 2018 Mini Countryman?
The engine & cooling — 3 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine › engine control module (ecu/ecm). Next are the steering (3) and brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 2018 Mini Countryman have?
There is 1 recall for the 2018 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 2018 Mini Countryman problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 19,000 miles; 100% 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.