2013 MINI Cooper Countryman Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 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.
“Our brand new, 2014 Mini countryman with 100 miles developed a fracture in its windshield with no apparent or observed cause. We believe that this is due to a design or engineering defect. The fracture is located in the bottom corner of the windshield on the driver-side. It is approximately 8 inches long and reaches the base of the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10556490, filed 2013-12, 105 miles“We were driving around 70 MPH in the hov lane of our highway with our dog in the back seat. A sudden explosive noise (sounded like gunfire) and the rear sunroof exploded all over our dog and rear seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10652470, filed 2014-11, 11,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that water was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact stated that water was dripping on and into other electrical systems, causing malfunctions of the brake light and lights on the instrument panel. The water caused sizzling sounds and burning odors from other electrical controls. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). …”
NHTSA complaint #11647407, filed 2025-03, 132,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147800Oct 1, 2015The Blower Motor is Faulty. The blower motor does not operate at any fan speed. The blower motor may work intermittently with the blower fan speed operating only on FULL speed…
- 10147226Jul 1, 2015Service Action: Replace Both Sun Visors. When opening the sun visor mirror cover, the pivot pins bind. CAUSE The spring tension is too great and weak pivot pins can break.
- 10148058Sep 1, 2014Automatic Deactivation of Recirculation Mode. The customer states the recirculation display goes out, even though the recirculation button was switched on. CAUSE The automatic…
- 10148351May 1, 2014Transportation Protective Sleeve Introduced for Windshield Wipers. The windshield wipers streak and judder. The windshield wiper blades become distorted during transportation and…
- 10148297Apr 1, 2014Window Regulators Squeak when Moving Up or Down. The front side windows can make a squeaking noise when operated.
- 10150401Dec 1, 2012"Front Power Windows Not Functioning Properly. The front power window may exhibit one or more of the following faults: * The window reverses when it reaches the top travel * Loss…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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