2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 53
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
None on file
None on file
51% of complaints
Complaints per year
2012: 53 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 25 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
51% · 27 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman. The contact stated while she was at a standstill in traffic, she saw smoke exiting from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-17
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. When the vehicle was started, smoke appeared under the hood. The contact unlatched the hood and flames appeared from the engine. The contact was able to extinguish the fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-09
My Mini was stopped at a traffic light behind a Toyota 4 runner when I was struck from the back by a careless driver in a midsize sedan who had failed to see the cars in front of her stopped at a red light.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-01
Also filed under Electrical system and air bags
Electrical system
26% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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On the evening of [XXX] at approximately [XXX] my 2012 Mini Cooper S all 4 burst into flames.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-13
When the vehicle computer detects low voltage all turn signals, lights and instrument cluster immediately fail and do not turn back on. The Foot Well Module (FWM) or Foot Rest Module (FRM) computer becomes corrupt and deletes data from the module.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-06
Power train
11% · 6 reportsAir bags
9% · 5 reportsSeat belts
8% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2012 Mini Cooper Countryman — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2012 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 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 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.