2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,587miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,587 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.
“Driver side front door fails to open when stationary. Using remote and/or the interior unlock toggle allows the unlock indicator on the upper door sill to pop up; however, neither the interior nor exterior door handles, when pulled, open the door. Driver must exit via window or passenger side door. All other doors operate in a normal fashion. This happened intermittently from 2 may 2020 until 26 may 2020. Currently as of 26 may 2020, the door unlock indicator pops up or down with remote or interior toggle, but fails to open when interior or exterior door handle is pulled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11326149, filed 2020-05, 68,587 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman
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 complaintsSteering
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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