2019 MINI Countryman Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2019 MINI Countryman, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 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.
“While driving my Countryman on the highway at about 50 MPH, I my steering wheel suddenly and randomly jerked to the right. The jerk was sever enough to cause the car to swerve into the next lane cutting off a close by vehicle. I was able to maintain my line, and the issue occurred again causing my car to swerve an additional time. This is of serious concern for all drivers that this happens to and I am afraid that this will result in injury or death. During this time the elweather was dry and about 60f.the road was clear of debris, potholes and bumps. …”
NHTSA complaint #11364876, filed 2020-10, 17,000 miles“I purchased my car for school and to commute to work from new jersey to connecticut and since the day I purchased my car, I had not once felt safe in my own car. I towed my car in 3 times (9/15/18, 4/8/19, and 6/10/19) because my steering wheel would lock up and freeze. It was like driving a vehicle with the engines off. Non-driveable instances were 3 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11223100, filed 2019-06Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 MINI Countryman
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 MINI Countryman
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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