2012 Mini Countryman Mini Countryman 2012

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2012 Mini Countryman repairs by problem area

Engine (60%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (7%)

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2012 Mini Countryman electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

20440 mi Front passenger window motor replaced. 
24500 mi Driver's side passenger window motor replaced Hum when heater on. Dealer couldn't reproduce. 
56000 mi Passenger and driver doors would not unlock. Trapping myself and passengers in car. Drivers door finally released days later but would not lock again. Passenger door unlocked weeks later. Now that is out of warr, mini won't fix exist prob 

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2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

60960 mi

€350
Computer stated there was a battery discharge issue. Dealer replace and reprogrammed battery. 
9000 mi Severe Battery discharge message - found "vehicle not driven enough" and the alternator failed to put out proper current at load 
9300 mi Severe Battery Discharge Warning 
23000 mi Severe Discharge warning light on. Battery tested defective 
38000 mi

US $408
replace with new battery. 

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2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual AWD

1000 mi battery repeatedly went dead, was replaced 

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2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV

121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

70000 mi

US $400
Battery died! 

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2012 Mini Countryman Electrical Problems

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