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Mini Countryman repairs by problem area
Engine (53%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 133 repairs.
Mini Countryman engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 301hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21700 mi US $35 |
Checked for coolant leak. None found while pressurized twice. I doubted the concentration of coolant, so I bought a gallon and mixed it half and half. Drained reservoir and refilled. Checked my mixture, and apparently my coolant checker doesn't work well with the HC12 fluid...feel good about it now though! |
2019 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 228hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29900 mi | O-ring around accessory Turbo Inlet was replaced. Not a good seal. |
2014 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38000 mi US $1400 |
Coolant leak at oil filter cooler. |
2013 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 120 mi | Fuel tank vent valve was faulty. Replaced for free under warranty. Loaner car provided while car was in repair shop. |
2012.5 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20460 mi $600 |
Water pump leaking and changed. Another problem is oil leak. Still in the process of identifying where is the actual leaking comes from. |
| 22200 mi $30 |
Oil temperature sensor leaked engine oil. Temporary fixed with sealant. Solved as for now |
| 28520 mi | This car had engine oil leak from oil temp sensor. Initial repair mechanic applied adhesive to temporary stop leak. Serviced my car last 2 weeks and the leak came back. Going to remove oil sum to permanently fix this problem on next service |
| 31000 mi $180 |
Replacement for oil pump solenoid valve which was mistaken for oil temp sensor. Part changed and under observation. |
2012 Mini Countryman
Engine not specified
| 21000 mi | Oil flow solenoid leaking oil |
2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48000 mi US $400 |
Car idling roughly. Performed fuel system cleaning. Serpentine belt also worn and replaced. |
| 54000 mi | Water pump repair. Repaired for free under extended warranty. |
| fuel pump replaced twice in 50k miles |
| 52500 mi | Oil coming out the air intake tube and circulating in turbo. Dealer wanted $1200 to replace valve cover and clean system. Ordered parts and repaired myself for a little under $500. |
2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63000 mi US $1000 |
The housing for the oil filter cracked. Leaking oil and antifreeze. Had to replace housing a harness and some hoses. |
| 33000 mi | water pump replaced under warranty as per Mini Cooper's advise. |
| 42000 mi US $135 |
Chipmunks stashed leaves and acorns way up the intake against the air filter box. Cause loss of power by 1/2. Diagnosed and vacuumed out debris. |
| 70000 mi US $1600 |
misfire on cyl. 3 and 4. Replaced all 4 plugs and coils. |
| 11000 mi | Engine running hot, cooling fans staying on at high rate |
| 65500 mi US $400 |
Broken thermostat repaired under Federal emissions warranty (7 yrs / 70 k miles). Replaced two cracked upper radiator hoses & clamps. |
| 30300 mi | Noise from engine diagnosed as broken air intake. During the repair the dealer discovered oil leak that damaged wiring harness. Oil leak and harness replaced under warranty |
| Thermostat replacement. Yellow check engine light came on and fan ran continuously after engine shut off. | |
| Ignition coil replaced. |
| 19549 mi | Changed Oil Pump seal due to leak. |
| 57120 mi €4 |
Serpentine Belt worn |
| 61660 mi | Engine output issue. Dealer said it was the high pressure fuel pump. After getting the vehicle back we had to return. |
| 62000 mi | Update to software for high pressure fuel pump changed just a few weeks before. Finally troubleshot down to a gas tank module being bad. |
| 91140 mi €300 |
02 sensor Turbo inlet tube constricting under load. |
| 9300 mi | CEL, Rich mixture |
| 23000 mi | Electronic Thermostat issued error code. Thermostat checked and found to be defective |
| 14700 mi US $500 |
Solenoid replaced |
| 39000 mi | Car threw a code, and the dealer said the problem was the thermostat. But the repair was covered under a recall, so no cost to me! |
| 42000 mi | Water pump was leaking |
| 66000 mi US $5500 |
Major emission system malfunction. Extreme loss of power. |
2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 66000 mi US $275 |
Coil pack died |
| 50500 mi | water pump replaced, oil drip on solenoid, friction wheel replaced(linked to wp) |
| 11000 mi | Coolant temp sensor failed. Recall but no notice to us. |
| 8000 mi | Timing chain adjust. Exhaust adjustment outside of normal tolerance causing check engine light to go on |
2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 7700 mi | Check engine light came on once |
| 22000 mi | Coolant temp sensor needed replacement. |
| 30000 mi | Oil leaking at engine housing. |
2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77000 mi US $250 |
1 coil pack |
| 69000 mi US $35 |
#3 Engine Misfired, Coil Pack died, replaced it along with plugs, all is well. |
2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 53200 mi US $300 |
Stumbling on acceleration when below 2,000 RPM and throttle at 25% or more. Easily reproduced. CEL on and misfires on cylinder 1 logged. Replacing plugs fixed the issue. Plugs had to be replaced 10k miles early; normal replacement at 60k. |
| 79000 mi US $1500 |
Random misfires and poor idle fixed by replacing all four ignition coils. Two were bad and two were replaced proactively as the part has been updated since originally maufactured Intermittet belt squeal on warm start progressed to constant squeal and smoking belt. Replace frcition wheel (tensioner), belt, walter pump (starting to bind) and slightly leaking oil seal. |
| 95000 mi US $700 |
Oil pump solenoid leaking. Repaired according to TSB. |
2011 Mini Countryman
Engine not specified
| 80000 mi US $600 |
Thermostat housing. Was on international back order for 4 months. |
2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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). |
2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38000 mi US $300 |
Both Vanos Solenoids |
| 41000 mi | High pressure fuel pump started to fail. |
| 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 |
2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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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