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2019-2021 · 3 model years

Mini Countryman SE Problems by year

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the Mini Countryman SE across 3 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2019 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (11), while 2021 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age201911 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2019
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Countryman SE complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20212000Driver assistanceA
20206000Engine & coolingC
201911010Engine & coolingD

Most common Countryman SE problems

Latest Countryman SE complaints

2019 Mini Countryman SEEngine & cooling

My car is a 2019 Mini Countryman All4 S. It currently has 17,000 miles. I bought it new, and it has only been serviced by the Dealer. On July 20, it was in for an oil change, and they informed me that right engine mount was starting to tear and needed to be replaced. The price quoted was $1,135.83. I have owned many cars with a lot more age and mileage, and have never had to replace an engine mount. They said if I did not replace it, it would eventually damage other parts of the engine. After talking with other...

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Mini owners, I found out it is common for this part to fail much sooner than it should. They all felt it should be recalled, particularly due to the repair cost and short lifespan. I spoke with Mini/BMW, and was told that it was a "wear and tear" item, and they took age into consideration, so they could not help me.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11756775
2019 Mini Countryman SEEngine & cooling

75000 miles, the clip on the cam shaft has failed and I need a new engine for the car not to stall at traffic lights. Regular maintenance. Service center confirmed. There is an engine light and now the vehicle is unsafe and unusable with low miles!

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11707265
2019 Mini Countryman SEAirbagsCrash

I was stopped at a red light behind a line of cars. A toyota tundra going 45-60 mph rear ended me. This sent me into the car ahead of me and sandwiched me in between the two. It destroyed the front and back of my vehicle. The tundra's airbags went of, mine did not. Despite me taking most of the damage and force. The car is totaled.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11695712
2021 Mini Countryman SEFuel system

My 2021 MINI Cooper Countryman S model with John Cooper Works had to have a part replaced, a valve part, that allows the fuel tank to release air from the fuel tank. I had a message or symbol on the dash with an alert that would come on but then go away. I took it to the Sewell BMW MINI dealership in Plano, TX, on Spring Creek Parkway, and they diagnosed it and fixed it. The buildup of the air in the gas tank could have caused an explosion. Luckily, it was covered under my OEM warranty.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11691003
2020 Mini Countryman SESteeringEngine & cooling

use of USB on steering coulomb causes short and disables power steering while driving. Known issue yet customers still paying for repair. Motor mount, trans mission mount break, torn, causing potential fatal condition.

Filed Incident Steering · EngineNHTSA 11665280
2019 Mini Countryman SETransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

This car is a PHEV. I experienced a drivetrain malfunction warning noted on instrument display. Vehicle states it can continue to be driven "moderately" with reduced drivetrain output. This is similar to an incident recently in which the instrument cluster stopped working following a drivetrain warning on the instrument cluster. Dealer has not yet diagnosed this latest problem but for the previous issue states it is due to high voltage battery not being fully charged when driving but does not acknowledge any faults with the system.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11573839

Questions about the Mini Countryman SE

Which Mini Countryman SE years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2019 (11), 2020 (6), 2021 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2019 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Mini Countryman SE years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2021 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Countryman SE years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Mini Countryman SE problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (6), fuel system (4), steering (3) most often.

How many recalls does the Mini Countryman SE have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Mini Countryman SE model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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