2016 MINI Countryman Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 MINI Countryman, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“On february 8, 2021 9:00am drove Mini approximately 24 miles, returned home. Parked car, turned off engine, went into house and less than 3 minutes later, neighbor says my engine is smoking from under hood. Within seconds it went from heavy, white smoke to fire coming from under hood and engulfed front of vehicle, breaking windshield, melting tires. There were no warnings that came on while driving vehicle, no smells, nothing to warn of impending fire. Luckily, the vehicle was parked outside in a parking space in front of home rather than in covered garage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11398268, filed 2021-02, 49,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249431Jan 19, 2024Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- 10245428Nov 2, 2023Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
- 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…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 MINI Countryman
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 MINI Countryman
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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