https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the MINI Cooper Countryman. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:32:36 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2176896 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The FRM module went bad. Lost signal lights, windows, headlights. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2129662 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway while both the contact and his wife were in another vehicle parked in the garage. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that upon opening the hood of the vehicle, the contact noticed an electrical burning smell and fire. The contact was able to extin https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2129663 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway while both the contact and his wife were in another vehicle parked in the garage. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that upon opening the hood of the vehicle, the contact noticed an electrical burning smell and fire. The contact was able to extin https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2097207 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that there was a damp odor inside the vehicle after it rained. The contact stated that the vehicle started having electrical failures. The contact stated that the electrical system had stopped working on the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the windows were not rolling up or down and the doors were not locking https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2072596 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that water was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact stated that water was dripping on and into other electrical systems, causing malfunctions of the brake light and lights on the instrument panel. The water caused sizzling sounds and burning odors from other electrical controls. The vehicle was not taken https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2072597 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that water was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact stated that water was dripping on and into other electrical systems, causing malfunctions of the brake light and lights on the instrument panel. The water caused sizzling sounds and burning odors from other electrical controls. The vehicle was not taken https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2055676 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2011 Mini Cooper had to go to my mechanic because I have no turn signals, no dash or interior lights and my front windows will not go up or down. My mechanic determined the problem to be the Footwell Control Module. My mechanic did not/can not repair because it has to be programmed at a Dealership. My dad also has a 2011 Mini Cooper and he has been notified that there is a recall for his VIN # https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2055677 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2011 Mini Cooper had to go to my mechanic because I have no turn signals, no dash or interior lights and my front windows will not go up or down. My mechanic determined the problem to be the Footwell Control Module. My mechanic did not/can not repair because it has to be programmed at a Dealership. My dad also has a 2011 Mini Cooper and he has been notified that there is a recall for his VIN # https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2035979 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT My front windshield wipers stopped working suddenly while driving in the rain https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2035775 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT 2 weeks ago my niece borrowed my 2013 mini countryman to go upstate NY and have a flat tire, went to Mavis to fix, when she returned the car I noticed the tire installed is not to the specs. required for the Mini w/ no spare tire due to run flat tire for the car required. Mavis should have installed the specified tire for safe driving. So far nothing happen because I immediately replaced it with a https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2034135 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT No warning lights have come on and the car is braking on its own. I try to push the gas and it doesn't want to go. The car has around 42k miles on it. I took it to tom bush mini last week, the said the front axle was leaking some fluid, they ordererd the axle, changed all brake pads, changed the brake fluid and said it was good to go, cost about $2300. Got the car back, doing the same thing. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2027642 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Mini Copper Countryman. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the vehicle became flooded. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was not notified of https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2016955 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. The fuel tank was a third of the way full. The trunk was locking and unlocking continuously while driving or while the vehicle was parked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Elec https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-2016956 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. The fuel tank was a third of the way full. The trunk was locking and unlocking continuously while driving or while the vehicle was parked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Elec https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1997313 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The problem started with fog lights blinking on and off while the car was off. As I entered the vehicle I noticed a pool of water on the floor bed. The car has a sunroof which was closed at the time, as well as all of the windows - water came in from somewhere else. I proceeded to turn on the car to see what was happening and the car did not turn on. I thought maybe the battery is dead - tried to https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1997314 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The problem started with fog lights blinking on and off while the car was off. As I entered the vehicle I noticed a pool of water on the floor bed. The car has a sunroof which was closed at the time, as well as all of the windows - water came in from somewhere else. I proceeded to turn on the car to see what was happening and the car did not turn on. I thought maybe the battery is dead - tried to https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1997315 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The problem started with fog lights blinking on and off while the car was off. As I entered the vehicle I noticed a pool of water on the floor bed. The car has a sunroof which was closed at the time, as well as all of the windows - water came in from somewhere else. I proceeded to turn on the car to see what was happening and the car did not turn on. I thought maybe the battery is dead - tried to https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1985679 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Battery module malfunction. No use of blinkers, windows, radio, or hazard lights. Alert comes up that says "Lighting System! Stop Vehicle!" And the vehicle periodically needs to be jumped. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1974882 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT On the evening of [XXX] at approximately [XXX] my 2012 Mini Cooper S all 4 burst into flames. The car was parked in front of my building for 6 days (we don't use the car very much) in front of my building when the all of a sudden the head lights started flashing followed by the car cabin filling with grey smoke then followed by black smoke then there was a flash (spark?) and the entire cabin the b https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1974883 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT On the evening of [XXX] at approximately [XXX] my 2012 Mini Cooper S all 4 burst into flames. The car was parked in front of my building for 6 days (we don't use the car very much) in front of my building when the all of a sudden the head lights started flashing followed by the car cabin filling with grey smoke then followed by black smoke then there was a flash (spark?) and the entire cabin the b https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1973623 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT There is a recall existing for my car, by VIN mine is not included, however I have the exact same problem. Water in the driver side foot well electrical panel which has caused a fault in the lighting, hazard lights, and battery issue. The car cannot be driven because the hazard lights and daytime running lights will not turn off even with the key out. Running out the battery in the process. The https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1973624 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT There is a recall existing for my car, by VIN mine is not included, however I have the exact same problem. Water in the driver side foot well electrical panel which has caused a fault in the lighting, hazard lights, and battery issue. The car cannot be driven because the hazard lights and daytime running lights will not turn off even with the key out. Running out the battery in the process. The https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1971200 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts but had not started since. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1962013 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Car was taken to shop for not wanting to start. And they said the junction box where the computer that runs the car had water damage due leak from windshield that was notified by mini visa tsb. I was told my car was not part of recall but showing the same signs. Please help. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1943381 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? HEAD GASKETS BLEW ON THE ENGINE SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING IN JANUARY 2022. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AROUND MARCH 2022. NOW THE REPLACEMENT ENGINE IS SHOWING THE SAME SIGNS THAT THE HEAD GASKETS ARE AGAIN BLOWN. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? THIS CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOW https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1935854 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT While traveling on the highway at speed, the forward (retractable) sunroof exploded with no apparent provocation or warning. When the failure occurred there was a loud bang followed by glass forcefully raining down into the front and back seat area of the vehicle. There were no vehicles immediately ahead, and no overpasses or trees from which something could have fallen. The driver immediately https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1935855 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT While traveling on the highway at speed, the forward (retractable) sunroof exploded with no apparent provocation or warning. When the failure occurred there was a loud bang followed by glass forcefully raining down into the front and back seat area of the vehicle. There were no vehicles immediately ahead, and no overpasses or trees from which something could have fallen. The driver immediately https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1933957 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT I have 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman S and I was driving and I almost got rear ended because my turn signals were not working. There were no signals on the car indicating that the module failed. I took it to get inspected and It turns out that the footwell module failed and this is a known issue for Mini coopers, that has forced Mini to extend the warranty. [XXX] Apparently the footwell module is https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1927455 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT The footwell control module has failed in my Mini which was discovered when it went in for service due to a multitude of dash lights coming on at start up and issues with getting the car to start. I was getting dash lights for to warn that the headlight control motors were off and then the headlights began to flicker around and then shut themselves off, the ABS brake system was off, traction cont https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-cooper-countryman#complaint-1925460 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT When the vehicle computer detects low voltage all turn signals, lights and instrument cluster immediately fail and do not turn back on. The Foot Well Module (FWM) or Foot Rest Module (FRM) computer becomes corrupt and deletes data from the module. This becomes a major safety hazard as a nighttime failure occurred causing several near accidents due to inability to signal to other vehicles. This