2013 MINI Cooper Countryman Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the vehicle had run out of fuel. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated there was adequate fuel in the vehicle at the time of the failure. The technician stated confirmed that there was a failure with the fuel pump. The contact was unaware if the part would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10549499, filed 2013-10, 7,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10159154Mar 1, 2019N16 ENGINE IGNITION COILS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 08 17 dated February 2018.
- 10147906Dec 1, 2015Surface Cracks on the Water Pump Drive Pulley. During a repair, service or inspection, the drive pulley on the water pump shows signs of cracking. No part replacement is…
- 10147223Jul 1, 2015Intermittent Poor Throttle Response at High Ambient Temperatures. The engine throttle response from a stop can intermittently be sluggish when the outside ambient temperatures…
- 10059114Jul 1, 2015Mini: faulty software for the tank ventilation control displays engine throttle reaction when temperature is high outside, and more obvious if the tank is only partly filled.
- 10057380May 22, 2015Mini: see document search button for owner letter. Questions and answers for timing chain of various mini.
- 10147700Mar 1, 2015"Engine Cranks, No Start and/or Engine Coolant Temperature Faults. 1 The engine either exhibits a crank, no start or a hard start (long crank), usually on a cold engine. No…
- 10147697Mar 1, 2015Engine Misfire Due to Failed Ignition Coil. ? The Check Engine or Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on with misfire fault(s) stored in the DME. ? Intermittent performance or…
- 10058506Mar 1, 2015Failed ignition coil causes engine misfire. High temperatures during operation causes different materials used in the ignition coil can deteriorate over time
- 10147108Feb 1, 2015SI M11 01 12February 2015 EngineTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M11 01 12 dated March 2014. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT N16 and…
- 10148441Nov 1, 2014N16 Engine: Oil Leak from Cylinder Head Sealing Plug. An oil leak can develop at a sealing plug located in the cylinder head, just below the vacuum pump. The sealing plug was not…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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