2011 MINI Cooper Countryman Problems
Compared with other MINI Cooper Countryman years
Typical for this model
50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.0× that of a typical MINI Cooper Countryman year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 10 of its 29 complaints were filed by the end of 2013.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (11 complaints, median 29,000 mi).
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2013
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 29filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles, 23 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 30 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 27 city / 34 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman. The part named most often is electrical system, with 11 complaints (38% of the total), followed by engine (4) and engine cooling (4). 23 of the complaints include a mileage, and 78% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 122 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 43 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 MINI Cooper Countryman model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system11 38%
- Engine4 14%
- Engine cooling4 14%
- Steering4 14%
- Air bags3 10%
- Other or unknown3 10%
- Brakes2 6.9%
- Fuel system2 6.9%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “On 12/2/11 thermostat housing sensor failed and replace on 1/18/12 second one failed. On 2/27/12 noticed oil leak. Informed that the solenoid leaking to engine is currently being replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10449473, filed 2012-02, 10,000 milesEngine: “The 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman has a poorly designed cup holder that punctures cups causing liquid to leak. This cup holder is not properly sealed and allows fluid (condensation) into the gearshift assembly. This causes the inability to shift gears properly. It will also cause the key to be stuck in the ignition. Mini will not take responsibility for the labor to fix the issue and will also not correct the problem from recurring. I believe this is a safety issue and needs to be investigated as well as a very expensive fix for the consumer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546491, filed 2013-10, 20,000 milesEngine cooling: “I was driving about 25mph when I saw smoke coming from under the hood. I pulled over and popped the hood and found flames in the engine bay. I didn't have an extinguisher in the car and there wasn't a hose in sight, so it burned for a few mins before a bystander stopped and gave me an extinguisher. The fire department came shortly after and doused the still smoldering engine compartment with water. There were no warning lights on in the dashboard before, during or after this fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10439348, filed 2011-12, 5,700 milesSteering: “Bought 2011 Mini countryman s in 6-2011. I turned vehicle on in the morning (11-5-2011 at 730am) to drive to work. Vehicle had been parked outside on my driveway. No issues driving the vehicle on the previous day. No vehicle warning lights or alarms came on. After putting car in reverse attempted to back out of driveway onto the street and noticed that I was unable to turn the steering wheel to back out. Required extreme amount of force to turn the steering wheel in any direction. I was able to drive to work (approximately 6 miles) on surface streets but had very limited steering ability. …”
NHTSA complaint #10435044, filed 2011-11, 4,200 milesMileage when problems were reported
78% of the 23 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 41,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Countryman FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,750 |
| Cooper Countryman FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 25 | 29 | 27 | $3,050 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 122 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037535Sep 21, 2026Electrical system. While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programmingprocedure- the MINI Footwell Module (FRM) may become unresponsive.
- 11033151May 28, 2026Electrical system. Control Unit PDC Return
- 11032745May 6, 2026Electrical system. The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first…
- 11031881Apr 30, 2026Electrical system. While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programming procedure- the MINI Footwell Module (FRM) may become unresponsive.
- 11015837Mar 18, 2025Electrical system. The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first…
- 11014693Feb 21, 2025Electrical system, Body and structure. The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first…
- 11013097Jan 14, 2025Suspension. Swing support return
- 10249431Jan 19, 2024Body and structure. Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- 10244507Oct 25, 2023Electrical system. MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles…
- 10206696Dec 1, 2021Wheels, Equipment, Electrical system. New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed…
Other model years of the MINI Cooper Countryman
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 | 40,000 | 0 | — | 30 | 8 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2012 | 53 | 44,000 | 0 | — | 30 | 55 · Typical | Rising |
| 2011 | 29 | 20,000 | 0 | — | 30 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
All MINI Cooper Countryman model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman have?
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 11 complaints (38% of the total), followed by engine with 4.
Has the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman get?
The EPA rates the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman (Cooper Countryman, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 30 mpg combined, 27 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman reported?
Among the 23 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 41,000 miles; 78% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.