https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the MINI Countryman. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:44:38 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2175559 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The transfer case fail only 53,000 miles the dangerous part fail down the floor almost causing and a bad accident talking abut the pipe connecting to the rear tires I hear this is common in this cars that’s why I’m reporting the incident I take it to private Mecanic need to replace transfer case https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2173358 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Air conditioning mixing flap failed. The is a technical bulletin out for this SIM 64 02 21. The mixing flap separated from the heater housing which is located under the dash board. In turn Cold air only coming out of the drivers side vent and not the passenger or rear vents. This is unsafe in Arizona where there is extreme heat for babies and pets. In addition one cannot see out the windshield https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2172917 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle experienced intermittent electrical failures, including screen blackouts/reboots during startup and while driving. These events affected visibility of vehicle information and settings. The drive mode selector malfunctioned, limiting the ability to select Eco, Normal, Sport, or Off-Road modes. Drive modes directly affect throttle response, braking behavior, and vehicle control. On mul https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2172918 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle experienced intermittent electrical failures, including screen blackouts/reboots during startup and while driving. These events affected visibility of vehicle information and settings. The drive mode selector malfunctioned, limiting the ability to select Eco, Normal, Sport, or Off-Road modes. Drive modes directly affect throttle response, braking behavior, and vehicle control. On mul https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2172919 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle experienced intermittent electrical failures, including screen blackouts/reboots during startup and while driving. These events affected visibility of vehicle information and settings. The drive mode selector malfunctioned, limiting the ability to select Eco, Normal, Sport, or Off-Road modes. Drive modes directly affect throttle response, braking behavior, and vehicle control. On mul https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2163853 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle exhibits a persistent and repeatable service brake defect involving jolting/binding at complete stops, accompanied by uneven brake application and a failure of the friction surfaces to clear oxidation during normal operation. At low speeds and during final braking load, the vehicle produces a distinct clunk/release sensation, as if braking force is abruptly released just before stoppin https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2161108 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1- Component and system failed. Mini Copper, Contryman S : The key entry stopped responding. We managed to enter into the car, by removed the fob and using the key to open car. One inside, we noticed water dripping off the cd area and the dashboard. A further look reveled more water. 2- How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?. Mini Copper, Countryman S: We made a short stop in https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2160740 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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! https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2153879 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Not even 2 months from vehicle being purchased had to replace 2 tires and then 5 months later tire comes completely of the axel while driving on a highway and caused an accident were vehicles was declared total https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2148109 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The center display and driver display shut off while car was in motion. There was no speed indication or any information about the car available to drive safely. The computer system is occasionally slow to load. There are no indications prior to the problem happening. It has happened twice while driving. The car has less than 6,000 miles. I have reported this problem to a dealer. There have https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2148110 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The center display and driver display shut off while car was in motion. There was no speed indication or any information about the car available to drive safely. The computer system is occasionally slow to load. There are no indications prior to the problem happening. It has happened twice while driving. The car has less than 6,000 miles. I have reported this problem to a dealer. There have https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2148111 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The center display and driver display shut off while car was in motion. There was no speed indication or any information about the car available to drive safely. The computer system is occasionally slow to load. There are no indications prior to the problem happening. It has happened twice while driving. The car has less than 6,000 miles. I have reported this problem to a dealer. There have https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2143212 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2136329 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Nada https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2136330 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Nada https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2136331 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Nada https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2135859 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2135258 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Grinding noise near the front axis especially during tight corners when parking. Mechanics looked at it and saying the steering gear issue. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2128436 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT This complaint concerns my 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman S, All-Wheel Drive. About four months ago, I began experiencing wobbling and noise when making turns at low speed. I took the vehicle to multiple repair shops for diagnosis. The first shop recommended replacing the clutch pack assembly ($2,626 + tax). The second shop suggested replacing the transfer case (~$2,928 + tax). Based on that, I pu https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2128437 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT This complaint concerns my 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman S, All-Wheel Drive. About four months ago, I began experiencing wobbling and noise when making turns at low speed. I took the vehicle to multiple repair shops for diagnosis. The first shop recommended replacing the clutch pack assembly ($2,626 + tax). The second shop suggested replacing the transfer case (~$2,928 + tax). Based on that, I pu https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2118824 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Aug 8, 2025, I was stopped in a parking lot, I decided to roll forward, when I took my foot off the break, the car jumped 5-6 ft forward. I immediately slamed on the break to stop it from moving. The car hit with a low speed impact a pole like thing with concrete around it. The speed didn't even register on the speedometer. My car shows no damage, I have photos. However, my car immediately fl https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2118825 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Aug 8, 2025, I was stopped in a parking lot, I decided to roll forward, when I took my foot off the break, the car jumped 5-6 ft forward. I immediately slamed on the break to stop it from moving. The car hit with a low speed impact a pole like thing with concrete around it. The speed didn't even register on the speedometer. My car shows no damage, I have photos. However, my car immediately fl https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2118826 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Aug 8, 2025, I was stopped in a parking lot, I decided to roll forward, when I took my foot off the break, the car jumped 5-6 ft forward. I immediately slamed on the break to stop it from moving. The car hit with a low speed impact a pole like thing with concrete around it. The speed didn't even register on the speedometer. My car shows no damage, I have photos. However, my car immediately fl https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2098189 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2098190 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2068948 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Spontaneous engine fire of 2015 Mini Cooper S Countryman while parked and not used for 48 hours prior. The fire department guessed it was an electrical issue. It was put out with water and a fire extinguisher but the engine was severely damaged, melted plastic everywhere, electrical wiring burned completely and more. The engine appears unfixable, the front window was cracked by the heat and the ho https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2054312 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2025 Mini Countryman. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experi https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2054313 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2025 Mini Countryman. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experi https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2053784 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT While driving, the steering wheel gets stuck and very hard to maneuver. I have seen a recall for this car but when i entered by VIN, it was not included on the recall. The problem had happened several times. There was a time when everything was working fine, turned off the engine to put gas and when i turned it on to drive, i had a hard time steering. I had to park for a long time (since i was at https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman https://plaincars.com/make/mini-countryman#complaint-2050673 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The morning of Tuesday 12/24/24 while driving the car at 30-40 mph, in the dark, all systems suddenly shut off - by all systems I'm mean the engine, all interior and exterior lights, the "computer" screen.  Everything went black in an instant.  After a second of two the car lurched back to life.  I was able to pull over at that point.  The only "idiot light" that came on was a yellow engine symbol