2012 MINI Cooper Countryman Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman, 2% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Our 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman was parked in parking garage. Within minutes of shutting it off the engine caught on fire which spread quickly. The car was completely destroyed. Other cars next to it were affected and the floor of the parking garage was closed due to damages. This is very serious and dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10633032, filed 2014-09, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014693Feb 21, 2025The 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…
- 10249431Jan 19, 2024Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- 10146803Dec 1, 2016Creaking/Cracking Noise from the Upper Roof Area. A creaking noise can be heard from the rear roof area when driving on rough roads or uneven surfaces. The body shell roof…
- 10147799Oct 1, 2015Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. While driving, a CCM (Check Control Message) indicates the doors are open, even though they are closed. Also, sometimes…
- 10147227Jul 1, 2015Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. The customer complains that while driving, a CCM (check control message) indicates the doors are open, even though they…
- 10150307Oct 1, 2013Creaking/Cracking Noise from the Upper Roof Area. A creaking noise can be heard from the rear roof area when driving on rough roads or uneven surfaces. CAUSE The body shell roof…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 12% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman
27 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman
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.
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