2016 Mini Countryman
Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 15 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 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
5 of 15 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing occupant classification and air bag/restraint control module.
Show complaint excerpts
I was on a city street going approximately 15 MPH when a pickup truck in the lane to my right tried to turn into a driveway I was approaching to my left- his car hit mine and my car rolled over onto the roof and the airbags didn't deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-15
Engine
4 of 15 total reports mention: engine.
Electrical system
4 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2016 Mini Countryman. The contact was alerted by his wife that the vehicle was engulfed in flames while parked. The failure occurred without warning. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the flames.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-14
Structure
2 of 15 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Steering
2 of 15 total reports mention: steering.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2017-10-20Trailer hitches17E051000 Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles.
Remedy: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Mini Countryman — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17E051000 · Trailer hitches
FAQ
- Is the 2016 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 2016 Mini Countryman?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Mini Countryman have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.