SteeringPart report
2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 340,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 340,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10216755Mar 1, 2016N18 engine high pressure fuel pump (hdp): limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- 10149465Feb 1, 2013Noise from Steering Column when Turning or Adjusting Height. A squeaking noise is heard from the area around the steering column when turning or adjusting its height. CAUSE…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman
Engine
12 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
12 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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