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Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Passat Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2012 - 2018 Volkswagen Passat Reliability by Generation2012 - 2018 Volkswagen Passat
67.714285714286% Best 156% Worst
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2011 - 2016 Mini Countryman Reliability by Generation2011 - 2016 Mini Countryman
50% Best 125% Worst
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2006 - 2010 Volkswagen Passat Reliability by Generation2006 - 2010 Volkswagen Passat
99.714285714286% Best 212% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Mini Countryman

Mini Countryman Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Questionable: the car was delivered with the screen indicators (i.e. remaining mileage, mpg...) NOT activated. I.e. they did not work. It already rattles (3500 miles only). full 2011 Mini Countryman review
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual AWD
I've never had a car that is more fun but more aggravating with maintenance. We bought the car with 80,000 kms and put on another 80,000 kms but had numerous trips back to the shop for a wide assortment of problems: fuel pump, valve cover gasket, spark plugs, tailgate actuator, etc. full 2011 Mini Countryman review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Mini Countryman

Mini Countryman Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Questionable: the car was delivered with the screen indicators (i.e. remaining mileage, mpg...) NOT activated. I.e. they did not work. It already rattles (3500 miles only). full 2011 Mini Countryman review
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual AWD
I've never had a car that is more fun but more aggravating with maintenance. We bought the car with 80,000 kms and put on another 80,000 kms but had numerous trips back to the shop for a wide assortment of problems: fuel pump, valve cover gasket, spark plugs, tailgate actuator, etc. full 2011 Mini Countryman review