2011 Mini Cooper Countryman Problems

29 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict BUY 97/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System11
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Engine4
Steering4
Power Train4
Unknown Or Other3

In the owners’ words

“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several hours. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a cracked water pump, which caused the engine to overheat. The contact was informed”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman owner
“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Copper Countryman. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the vehicle became flooded. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The fa”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman owner
“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal sound. The contact stated that after the vehicle warmed up, the abnormal sound stopped. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 108,000.”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman owner

Questions owners ask

Is the 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman reliable?

On the federal record it scores 97/100: 29 owner complaints (1.93 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 11 of 30 categorised reports.

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The 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman scored 97/100 on the federal record.

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