2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
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.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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Complaints per year
2011: 29 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 25 |
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.
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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, 2025-09-12
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
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, 2023-09-13
Steering
4 of 29 total reports mention: steering.
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.
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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, 2011-12-12
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, 2011-10-21
Also filed under Power train
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, 2023-05-02
Power train
4 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that she placed a cup in the cup holder and something punctured a hole in the cup, causing liquid to leak. A few days later, the vehicle would not shift out of park.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-09
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2011 Mini Cooper Countryman — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.