- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Mini Countryman Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Mini Countryman have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2017 for the trailer hitches.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Countryman year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Mini Countryman recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Mini Countryman yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mini Countryman: every year compared
All Countryman years2016 Mini Countryman vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mini Countryman | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2016 Mini Cooper JCW Hardtop | 39 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Mini Cooper Hardtop | 38 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Mini Cooper Paceman | 38 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Mini Cooper S Countryman | 24 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 | 24 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman | 18 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Mini Clubman | 18 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Mini JCW Countryman | 16 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Mini Countryman
Does the 2016 Mini Countryman have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Mini Countryman: trailer hitches (September 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Mini Countryman had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Mini Countryman a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 93 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mini Countryman year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mini Countryman years have the most complaints?
2025 (18), 2018 (11), 2019 (11). See every Mini Countryman year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Mini Countryman has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data