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Mini Countryman repairs by problem area
Chart based on 133 repairs.
Chart based on 87 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mini Countryman in New York, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022 7000 mi |
Tighten a door hinge bolt | ||
2020 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 301hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mini Countryman in South Carolina, United States May 2023 - Jul 2025 | |||
| Oct 2023 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! | ||
| Jun 2024 31150 mi US $5 |
replaced Key Fob Battery. | ||
| Jul 2024 34656 mi US $150 |
Pads were getting low, replaced them all with OEM Mini Pads. Replaced all Rotors with Zimmerman 360 x 30 front and 330 x 20 Rear. Flushed and topped off brake fluid afterward. Rotated tire positions. Drained refilled Transmission with 2.5 L of ATF 7. Reused O-rings since they are only about a week old. | ||
2019 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 228hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mini Countryman in South Carolina, United States Jul 2020 - Jun 2023 | |||
| Apr 2021 11000 mi |
Safelite replaced the windshield in October, 2020. They didn't put sufficient sealant at the top. Water intrusion ruined safety camera. Had to wait two weeks for Insurance adjuster to approve the Dealership to repair damage as well as replace the windshield, then had to wait one week for parts to arrive. | ||
| Sep 2022 29900 mi |
O-ring around accessory Turbo Inlet was replaced. Not a good seal. Replaced fender well trim due to cosmolene leak stains. Replaced Headlight trim due to bubbling. | ||
2019 Mini Countryman 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Mini Countryman in Ontario, Canada Sep 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 2020 21700 mi C $1100 |
Rotors rusted badly. Mini didn't check them when I had the car in for service in July. Took it in for them to look at as the car would shudder badly under breaking. They said pads and routers needed replacing and that it was normal at 35000KM to replace them. In fact, they said they were recommending that customers replace the breaks and routers yearly (at 2000 a shot). I called Mini Canada and they said that, Mini Canada, was not recommending this and that they would contact the dealer about this recommendation. Anyway, I was mad that they didn't want to place any part of the service under warranty so I took it to a local garage. They recommended I just replace the routers because I still had well over half of the pads left, but stated that I may need to replace the pads too depending on how it all goes. Routers were replaced only as everything tested fine. Not happy with the Mini dealer and will never return until I have to give it back to them after the lease. | ||
| Jan 2022 39060 mi |
Passenger side stabilizer bar was knocking, it was replaced under warranty | ||
2018 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mini Countryman in Maryland, United States Jun 2021 - Nov 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022 25000 mi US $900 |
Caliper was frozen, which also warped the brakes and pads so they all needed replacing. I got some of it covered by warranty and $900 was the deductible. | ||
2015 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Countryman in Michigan, United States - Apr 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017 30000 mi |
Broken driver seat lumbar support. Broken three times. | ||
| Apr 2018 23300 mi |
Driver seat (Championship Red Leather) lumbar broken. Dealer replaced the plastic part, and reinforced it. (It had broken before.) | ||
2015 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mini Countryman in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2015 3000 mi |
Power steering failed (was able to man handle to dealer), dealer replaced module. Covered under warranty. | ||
2014 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mini Countryman in Indiana, United States Jun 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 2018 38000 mi US $1400 |
Coolant leak at oil filter cooler. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017 35960 mi |
Water leaking into passenger side footwells. Shop poured water on the car for days couldn’t find leak. I would bring it home and it would fill up with water again when it rained. This occurred 3 or 4 times. Eventually found a leak past the door seal due to a burr on a spot weld. Removed burr, installed new door seal. Full cost was covered by warranty. | ||
2013 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Countryman in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2013 120 mi |
Fuel tank vent valve was faulty. Replaced for free under warranty. Loaner car provided while car was in repair shop. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Arizona, United States - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013 8000 mi |
Stock air compressor had a leak and needed to be completely replaced. | ||
2012.5 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mini Countryman in Malaysia Apr 2014 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Feb 2015 16120 mi $250 |
Passenger side wheel bearing making noise. I suspect this happened due to the front passenger wheel lock nut was jammed and cannot be removed. My mechanic forced hammered the lock nut but to no avail. This happened in July 2014 | ||
| May 2015 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. | ||
| Jul 2015 22200 mi $30 |
Oil temperature sensor leaked engine oil. Temporary fixed with sealant. Solved as for now | ||
| Feb 2016 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 | ||
| Jun 2016 31000 mi $180 |
Replacement for oil pump solenoid valve which was mistaken for oil temp sensor. Part changed and under observation. | ||
| Aug 2016 34100 mi $220 |
Driver side wheel bearing gave way. Slight whining sound while driving. I believe problem just started. Changed new wheel bearing | ||
2012 Mini Countryman
Engine not specified
| Mini Countryman in Minnesota, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014 21000 mi |
Oil flow solenoid leaking oil | ||
2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Countryman in California, United States May 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 2013 32100 mi |
Doors would not unlock using key, inside handles, or interior door panel controls. Front passenger door became inoperable and passengers had to climb over the seat or out the window. | ||
| Oct 2013 36700 mi |
Rear passenger door would not unlock or open. | ||
| Sep 2014 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 | ||
| Jan 2016 46300 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. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Korea, South May 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 2012 2604 mi $4200 |
Water leaked into interior and frame of car. Could hear sloshing during braking. All carpets replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013 20440 mi |
Front passenger window motor replaced. | ||
| Jan 2014 | Driver's side passenger window motor replaced Hum when heater on. Dealer couldn't reproduce. | ||
| Mini Countryman in North Carolina, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015 | fuel pump replaced twice in 50k miles | ||
| Mini Countryman in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2017 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Aug 2017 40000 mi US $400 |
Bad wheel bearing. Replaced under certified pre owned warranty | ||
| Nov 2017 48000 mi US $400 |
Car idling roughly. Performed fuel system cleaning. Serpentine belt also worn and replaced. | ||
| Mar 2018 54000 mi |
Water pump repair. Repaired for free under extended warranty. | ||
2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mini Countryman in California, United States Aug 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 2015 11000 mi |
Driver seat lumbar support replaced Engine running hot, cooling fans staying on at high rate | ||
| Mini Countryman in Washington, United States May 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2015 65500 mi US $400 |
Broken thermostat repaired under Federal emissions warranty (7 yrs / 70 k miles). Replaced two cracked upper radiator hoses & clamps. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016 55300 mi US $200 |
Front passenger wheel bearing started making noise. Had to replace front passenger hub. | ||
| Feb 2018 63000 mi US $1000 |
The housing for the oil filter cracked. Leaking oil and antifreeze. Had to replace housing a harness and some hoses. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Alabama, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 2015 66000 mi US $5500 |
Major emission system malfunction. Extreme loss of power. | ||
| Mini Countryman in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 2016 33000 mi |
water pump replaced under warranty as per Mini Cooper's advise. | ||
| Dec 2016 38000 mi US $408 |
replace with new battery. | ||
| Sep 2017 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. | ||
| Jul 2022 70000 mi US $1600 |
misfire on cyl. 3 and 4. Replaced all 4 plugs and coils. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Germany Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2013 19549 mi |
Changed Oil Pump seal due to leak. | ||
| Oct 2014 39860 mi |
CV boot on right inside torn. During previous repair mechanic discovered problem with a control arm bushing. Had to order part, install in second trip. | ||
| Jan 2016 45780 mi €4 |
Serpentine Belt worn | ||
| Apr 2016 60960 mi €350 |
Computer stated there was a battery discharge issue. Dealer replace and reprogrammed battery. | ||
| May 2016 61660 mi |
Engine output issue. Dealer said it was the high pressure fuel pump. After getting the vehicle back we had to return. | ||
| Jun 2016 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. | ||
| Jun 2018 91140 mi €300 |
02 sensor Turbo inlet tube constricting under load. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Texas, United States May 2013 - May 2022 | |||
| May 2013 5000 mi |
Water leak in Sunroof | ||
| Feb 2014 9000 mi |
Severe Battery discharge message - found "vehicle not driven enough" and the alternator failed to put out proper current at load | ||
| Apr 2014 9300 mi |
CEL, Rich mixture Severe Battery Discharge Warning | ||
| Aug 2016 23000 mi |
Electronic Thermostat issued error code. Thermostat checked and found to be defective Severe Discharge warning light on. Battery tested defective | ||
| Mini Countryman in California, United States Jul 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | 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 | ||
| Mini Countryman in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 2012 | Thermostat replacement. Yellow check engine light came on and fan ran continuously after engine shut off. | ||
| Jan 2016 | Ignition coil replaced. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Washington, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2014 14700 mi US $500 |
Solenoid replaced | ||
| Sep 2016 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! | ||
| Jun 2017 42000 mi |
Water pump was leaking | ||
2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Countryman in California, United States Nov 2017 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018 66000 mi US $275 |
Coil pack died | ||
| Mini Countryman in California, United States May 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013 11000 mi |
Coolant temp sensor failed. Recall but no notice to us. | ||
| Jan 2014 13000 mi |
Timing chain adjust. Exhaust adjustment outside of normal tolerance causing check engine light to go on | ||
| Mini Countryman in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2015 | water pump replaced, oil drip on solenoid, friction wheel replaced(linked to wp) | ||
2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Mini Countryman in Wisconsin, United States May 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 2013 1000 mi |
battery repeatedly went dead, was replaced | ||
| Jan 2015 14300 mi |
Check engine light came on once | ||
| Mini Countryman in Alabama, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Oct 2013 22000 mi |
Coolant temp sensor needed replacement. | ||
| Oct 2014 27000 mi |
Oil leaking at engine housing. Overcoat of steering wheel and stick peeling | ||
2012 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Countryman in California, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 2015 46000 mi |
Leaking seal | ||
| Sep 2016 70000 mi US $400 |
Battery died! | ||
| Mini Countryman in Alabama, United States May 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014 77000 mi US $250 |
1 coil pack | ||
| Mini Countryman in Georgia, United States May 2013 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jan 2014 39200 mi US $150 |
Rear Hatch Door wouldn't open. | ||
| Aug 2015 47900 mi US $100 |
Windshield washer pump failed. | ||
| Jun 2016 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
| Mini Countryman in Massachusetts, United States May 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Feb 2014 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. | ||
| May 2015 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. | ||
| Mar 2016 95000 mi US $700 |
Oil pump solenoid leaking. Repaired according to TSB. Shift linkage broke rendering driver unable to selecr reverse, first, or second gear. Replace linkage to fix.Dealer said "we've never seen this before". Sigh | ||
2012 Mini Countryman 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
| Mini Countryman in California, United States May 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 2015 16600 mi |
oil leak,transfer case. New gasket. | ||
| Feb 2016 20600 mi |
finish on cruise control buttons | ||
2011 Mini Countryman
Engine not specified
| Mini Countryman in Alabama, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016 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
| Mini Countryman in Greece May 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 2013 17340 mi |
The passenger seat-belt jammed open & would not coil. It had to be replaced. It works since then -- but unfortunately, developed a rattle! | ||
| Nov 2013 17940 mi |
The dealer's "accredited" service tried to solve the rattle & wind noise. Some of the rattle went away, and the wind noise diminished. New rattling has appeared since... Update: The wind noise did not come back again; the garage told me it was a matter of realigning the driver's door. | ||
| Nov 2015 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. | ||
| Mar 2016 35340 mi |
AC makes noise when switched off. Had to replace the fan (or so I was told)) | ||
| Sep 2017 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). | ||
| Mini Countryman in Hong Kong, China May 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 2013 20460 mi |
Air condition smelly, Battery was worn out nearly. After service was not replaced. CD was replaced due it stop while playing. While using auto rain wiper, warning light of window show. Gear box sensor change | ||
| Jan 2014 23760 mi |
Air conditioning manually shut to stop outside air to go into car Needed to change suspension part, recall | ||
| Mini Countryman in Quebec, Canada May 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 2014 51200 mi C $500 |
Replaced spark plugs and tightened air filter clamp. | ||
| Feb 2015 61960 mi C $450 |
Knock noise rear wheels. Replaced suspension arms. Check engine light keeps coming on. Multiple attempt to repair. Replaced spark plugs and light came back | ||
| Mar 2015 63860 mi |
New CEL was for thermostat housing, replaced. | ||
| Jun 2015 68200 mi C $1800 |
Alternator defective had to be replaced. Bosh 150Amp in the S model. Best price found is $940CAD + Labor. with taxes $1800. All system went down one after the other and engine stalled. | ||
2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mini Countryman in Iowa, United States Sep 2016 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Sep 2016 38000 mi |
High pressure fuel pump | ||
| May 2017 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. | ||
| Sep 2018 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 | ||
| Mini Countryman in Oregon, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2014 28300 mi |
Driver side lumbar support broken | ||
| Dec 2015 38000 mi US $300 |
Both Vanos Solenoids | ||
| May 2016 41000 mi |
High pressure fuel pump started to fail. | ||
| Sep 2017 55000 mi US $5 |
side parking light out, repaired for cost of bulb only. | ||
| Mini Countryman in California, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013 31000 mi |
Airbag warning light would come on at random times and reset itself. Happened with or without a front passenger. Dealer identified that the sensor in front passenger seat failed. Sensor replaced, programming reflashed. Warranty repair $0. | ||
2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Mini Countryman in Switzerland May 2013 - May 2014 | |||
| Nov 2013 19300 mi |
Squeaky noises from the rear when driving over speed bumps. Garage said they did something about it but the noises returned a few weeks later. Not sure what it is. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Alberta, Canada Feb 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 2014 50920 mi |
Exterior trim piece had the chrome finish rubbing off. Dealer repair under warranty. | ||
| Feb 2015 71900 mi C $300 |
Spark plug on cylinder 1 was black and corroded. Replaced all four spark plugs. | ||
| Jul 2015 82320 mi |
Front CV boot was cracked, required replacement. | ||
| Dec 2015 92380 mi C $1200 |
High pressure fuel pump failure. Required replacement. | ||
| Jan 2016 73400 mi |
Valve cover gasket was leaking. Gasket and cover replaced. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Ohio, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 2014 40700 mi |
High pressure fuel pump failure. Three days after the HPFP the clutch mechanically failed, second time since new. This time clip failure caused clutch burnout. Previously pressure spring failure. | ||
| Feb 2015 44700 mi |
Leaking oil pressure sending unit. | ||
| Oct 2017 71000 mi US $300 |
Reservoir and T connector replacement. Severe coolant leak appeared after oil service. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2016 59700 mi US $240 |
Leaking seal | ||
| Sep 2016 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. | ||
2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Countryman in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 2013 31040 mi |
Oil leak replaced thermostat wiring harness. | ||
| May 2015 54320 mi C $1600 |
Required replacing the vanos, just like a BMW. | ||
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