2013 MINI Cooper Countryman Problems
Compared with other MINI Cooper Countryman years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
8/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.4× 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.
- 5 of its 25 complaints were filed by the end of 2015.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (8 complaints, median 70,000 mi).
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
- 25filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles, 15 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 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (32% of the total), followed by air bags (4) and engine (3). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 141 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 49 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 8 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than 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 system8 32%
- Air bags4 16%
- Engine3 12%
- Body and structure3 12%
- Fuel system2 8.0%
- Other or unknown2 8.0%
- Seat belts2 8.0%
- Tires2 8.0%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My car began experiencing issues with the passenger air bag off light staying lite whether or not a passenger is in the car. I paid $110.00 to the dealership to diagnose my car and they said the problem is the seat mat sensor, and they want $1,500.00 to replace it. I googled this problem and I found that this happens quite often to cooper owners. We have no kids and nobody but my wife and/or myself use this vehicle, so this should not happen. I also found out that in the past there was a recall for the same problem to older Mini coopers, so I guess the problem persists with newer vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11102813, filed 2018-06, 49,317 milesAir bags: “I get an error that the seat belt is deactivated and the the airbag is off. Ran diagnostic and got code 93bf. This car has never been in an accident and this happened all of a sudden one morning after turning engine on when going to work.”
NHTSA complaint #11175720, filed 2019-02, 25,600 milesEngine: “Engine lost all power while on the highway. Was in the middle lane of 3 and all engine power was lost while going 60mph. I was able to maneuver over to the shoulder through traffic without incident but was pretty scary. Engine warning signs were flashing and was told to shut off engine immediately or else possible engine damage would occur.”
NHTSA complaint #10994602, filed 2017-06, 22,000 milesBody and structure: “This is the second time in 13 months the rear sunroof exploded while driving for no reason. We were driving around 45mph and it sounded like a gunshot. The screen was closed but glass shards fell through the screen all over our dog and the back seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10818266, filed 2016-01, 32,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
60% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,600 and 70,000 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 2013 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 |
| Cooper Countryman Coupe FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,750 |
| Cooper Countryman Coupe 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 2013 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. 141 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.
- 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…
- 10250379Feb 1, 2024Electrical system. Customers with a genuine MINI âÂÂClick and Drive Systemâ (C&D) accessory installed may complain of steering system check control messages (CCM) and reduced steering functionality. The…
- 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, 2021Equipment, Wheels, 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…
- 10179827Aug 1, 2020Seats. OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT - LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North…
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 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman have?
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (32% of the total), followed by air bags with 4.
Has the 2013 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 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman get?
The EPA rates the 2013 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 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman reported?
Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,000 miles and the middle half falls between 25,600 and 70,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.