2013 MINI Cooper Countryman Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,500 miles.
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.
“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 miles“The problem started with fog lights blinking on and off while the car was off. As I entered the vehicle I noticed a pool of water on the floor bed. The car has a sunroof which was closed at the time, as well as all of the windows - water came in from somewhere else. I proceeded to turn on the car to see what was happening and the car did not turn on. I thought maybe the battery is dead - tried to give it a boost and it did not work. I replaced the battery - it turned on the car but most lighting areas and power windows do not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11592805, filed 2024-06“The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. After parking and turning the vehicle off, the front driver and passenger doors would not unlock and the doors could not be opened. After making several attempts to unlock the doors, the contact had to climb to the rear seats to exit through the rear door. The contact replaced a fuse that enabled the front passenger side door to unlock, but the front driver side door remained locked. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 117,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11131975, filed 2018-09, 117,000 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 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
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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