MYRModel Year Report

2011 Mini Cooper Countryman

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2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:26:06.139Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mini Cooper Countryman Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 53 complaints 2012 2013: 25 complaints 2013
2011: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
201129
201253
201325

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

11 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway while both the contact and his wife were in another vehicle parked in the garage. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250912

The footwell control module has failed in my Mini which was discovered when it went in for service due to a multitude of dash lights coming on at start up and issues with getting the car to start.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230913

STEERING

4 of 29 total reports mention: steering.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway while both the contact and his wife were in another vehicle parked in the garage. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250912

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH WHEN I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I PULLED OVER AND POPPED THE HOOD AND FOUND FLAMES IN THE ENGINE BAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111212

MY CAR IS THE MINI COUNTRYMAN ALL 4 YEAR 2011. AS I WAS DRIVING ON TONNELE AVE HEADING TOWARDS RT 3 W, THE CAR WAS ON 3RD GEAR AND I SHIFTED TO 4TH. I FELT THAT THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, AND LOSE POWER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111021

ENGINE

4 of 29 total reports mention: engine.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230502

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Mini Cooper Countryman — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.