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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year.

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.

“We have had issues with every single door lock actuator assembly in this vehicle the passenger door will not latch shut at all! I'm sure how you could see this as a safety concern!”

NHTSA complaint #11668418, filed 2025-06

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201214%

Other parts of the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman

Engine
12 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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