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MINI CountrymanModel year report

2017 MINI Countryman Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
58,750miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 MINI Countryman (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2017 MINI Countryman. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine (1) and exterior lighting (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,750 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 12 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “On 3/24/22 I was driving on the highway at approximately 1:30am my car made a loud noise and dropped down a bit on the front passenger side. At the same there was a cloud of smoke that came up from the same side. I pulled my car slowly off into the breakdown lane. Got out of my car to see what happened. The passenger tire was blown out. Had the car towed to Bedford, NH mini. They determined the Right front Coil Spring had snapped and a piece of it blew out the tire. Of note, I had not hit a pothole. They replaced it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11479295, filed 2022-08

Engine: “The auxiliary cooling radiator was punctured by a foreign object, resulting in leaking coolant and engine overheat. The radiator is located in the lower left side of the bumper, with a large opening and no protection, leaving it susceptible to damage from rocks or even large enough insects while driving. The incident occurred while driving, causing my engine to overheat, and the need to pull over and have the car towed.”

NHTSA complaint #11341410, filed 2020-07, 26,475 miles

Exterior lighting: “The contact owns a 2017 Mini Countryman. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle cabin was emitting a smoke odor. The contact stated the rear passenger side taillight malfunction warning message was displayed. The contact mentioned that the socket was melted when he replaced the rear passenger bulb. The contact spoke with a local dealer and they were informed to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact was concerned that his vehicle could potentially catch on fire due to the failure being experienced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11449577, filed 2022-01, 36,000 miles

Fuel system: “The contacts wife owns a 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the vehicle stalled while refueling. The contact stated that the vehicle made abnormal sounds while restarting, and often took 30-seconds to start operating normally. Additionally, the contact stated that on several occasions with the engine running and attempting to refuel the vehicle, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving approximately 30 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle stalled, and the contact veered to the side of the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11514799, filed 2023-03, 81,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,000 and 81,500 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–500%50–7550%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 58,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202020223202320252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 MINI Countryman → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 12 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 12 bulletins →

Other model years of the MINI Countryman

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202518—3—96 MPGe—Too new
202063,0002———Not enough data
20191112,0002———Not enough data
20181113,5001———Not enough data
2017758,7501———Not enough data
20161530,0000———Stable
20151354,0000———Not enough data
20141665,0000———Stable

All MINI Countryman model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 MINI Countryman have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2017 MINI Countryman as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 MINI Countryman is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine with 1.

Has the 2017 MINI Countryman been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 MINI Countryman reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,750 miles and the middle half falls between 36,000 and 81,500 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.