2015 Mini Countryman
Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2015: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
3 of 13 total reports mention: engine.
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Spontaneous engine fire of 2015 Mini Cooper S Countryman while parked and not used for 48 hours prior. The fire department guessed it was an electrical issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-25
Structure
2 of 13 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Power train
2 of 13 total reports mention: power train.
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2015 Mini Countryman with 48980 miles clutch failed while it was in motion turning from a 50 MPH zone to a side street. Dealer covered it except $173 due to extended service maintenance plan. It also cost $155 local service shop for diagnosis.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-02
Latches/locks/linkages
2 of 13 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
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The contact owns a 2015 Mini Cooper S Countryman. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to latch securely. The contact had to hold the door closed while driving to the destination.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-22
Electrical system
2 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Second failure of the FRM electrical board on the drivers side (part # 61356827070) within a year. I have only owned the vehicle for 14 months.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-02
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2015 Mini Countryman — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2015 Mini 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 2015 Mini Countryman?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Mini 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.