2013 Mini Cooper Countryman
Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 25 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 25 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
8 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
Battery module malfunction. No use of blinkers, windows, radio, or hazard lights. Alert comes up that says "Lighting System! Stop Vehicle!" And the vehicle periodically needs to be jumped.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-22
Car was taken to shop for not wanting to start. And they said the junction box where the computer that runs the car had water damage due leak from windshield that was notified by mini visa tsb.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-27
I have 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman S and I was driving and I almost got rear ended because my turn signals were not working. There were no signals on the car indicating that the module failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-07
Air bags
5 of 25 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing occupant classification.
Seat belts
4 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing pretensioner and warning light/devices.
Engine
3 of 25 total reports mention: engine.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that several minutes after the vehicle was parked, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated that the fire started at the front of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-06
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-25
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Structure
3 of 25 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and door.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2013 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 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 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.