Countryman (R60)
Data covers 5 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
1.6-I4-Gas
1.6L 4-cyl / 121 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
1.5-I4-Gas
1.5L 4-cyl / 181 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Mini Countryman Unidentified Engine
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Mini Countryman, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2011-2016 Mini Countryman
On a used 2011-2016 Mini Countryman, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (69), the electrical system (57) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (23). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 69 owner complaints on the 2011-2016 Mini Countryman about the engine, all engines combined.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 57 owner complaints on the 2011-2016 Mini Countryman about the electrical system.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on the 2011-2016 Mini Countryman about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on the 2011-2016 Mini Countryman about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on the 2011-2016 Mini Countryman about the body and structure.
Recalls (3)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
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. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT COOLS THE TURBOCHARGER HAS AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CAN MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2011-2016 Mini Countryman complaints?
Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2016 Mini Countryman. The systems they name most often are the engine, the electrical system and the safety systems.
Is the 2011-2016 Mini Countryman a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2016 Mini Countryman. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011-2016 Mini Countryman have?
NHTSA has 194 owner complaints on file for the 2011-2016 Mini Countryman as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2011-2016 Mini Countryman?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2011-2016 Mini Countryman vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Mini Countryman?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the electrical system and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Countryman have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2011-2016 Mini Countryman. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 194 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.