2011 Mini Countryman Mini Countryman 2011

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2011 Mini Countryman repairs by problem area

Engine (54%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 41 repairs.
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2011 Mini Countryman engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Mini Countryman

Engine not specified

80000 mi

US $600
Thermostat housing. Was on international back order for 4 months. 

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2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV

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

33140 mi The engine warning would light up and car would cough a few times before powering up. Changed turbo exhaust (?), air filters, etc and coughing went away but warning ligh still lit. BMW took over.= and pb gone. Never advised what was wrong. 
49600 mi

€5600
Also replaced part of engine block. The engine began to lose power and, soon after, spluttered and died. Fortunately, I had time to pull over to a parking lot. The car had to be towed. It took a few months to repair (I was given a replacement vehicle). 
51200 mi

C $500
Replaced spark plugs and tightened air filter clamp. 
61960 mi

C $450
Check engine light keeps coming on. Multiple attempt to repair. Replaced spark plugs and light came back 
63860 mi New CEL was for thermostat housing, replaced. 

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2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV

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

38000 mi High pressure fuel pump 
45725 mi

US $1130
Fuel pump control module, passenger kick panel, failed and the entire module needed to be replaced as the relay isn't accessible. Created a no start situation. 
61000 mi

US $60
Misfire, loss of power, both CELs illuminated. P0301 in cylinder 1, swapped coil to cylinder 4 and misfire followed, replaced with coil from Advance Auto Parts (+/- $60), issue resolved - need to clear CEL in center speedometer 
38000 mi

US $300
Both Vanos Solenoids 
41000 mi High pressure fuel pump started to fail. 

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2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual AWD

71900 mi

C $300
Spark plug on cylinder 1 was black and corroded. Replaced all four spark plugs. 
92380 mi

C $1200
High pressure fuel pump failure. Required replacement. 
73400 mi Valve cover gasket was leaking. Gasket and cover replaced. 
68000 mi

US $100
Coolant leak. The two piece hose setup was replaced with the updated one hose style. Thermostat was also replaced to match the new setup. 
40700 mi High pressure fuel pump failure. 
44700 mi Leaking oil pressure sending unit. 
71000 mi

US $300
Reservoir and T connector replacement. Severe coolant leak appeared after oil service. 

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2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV

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

31040 mi Oil leak replaced thermostat wiring harness. 
54320 mi

C $1600
Required replacing the vanos, just like a BMW. 

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