NHTSA lists 53 complaints for the 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman, 2 of them mention a crash and 8 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 27 | 50.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | 26.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 11.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 9.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 9.4% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 7.5% |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 7.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 5.7% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | 5.7% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | 3.8% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DELIVERY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| mechanical failure | 10 | 27.8% | 0.92 |
| electrical electronic | 7 | 19.4% | 0.72 |
| fire or overheating | 6 | 16.7% | 0.97 |
| restraint or airbag | 5 | 13.9% | 0.79 |
| fluid or fuel leak | 4 | 11.1% | 0.93 |
| loss of control | 1 | 2.8% | 0.38 |
| noise or comfort | 1 | 2.8% | 0.99 |
| structural or corrosion | 1 | 2.8% | 0.87 |
| visibility or lighting | 1 | 2.8% | 1.00 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 24 | 66.7% | 0.76 |
| low | 8 | 22.2% | 0.85 |
| high | 3 | 8.3% | 0.90 |
| critical | 1 | 2.8% | 0.99 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 36 tagged complaints of 53 complaints (67.9%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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121 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 |
| EQUIPMENT | 31 |
| ENGINE | 25 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 21 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 6 |
| STRUCTURE | 6 |
| VISIBILITY | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
Date: 2026-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programmingprocedure- the MINI Footwell Module (FRM) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beam
Date: 2026-05-06. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Date: 2026-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programming procedure- the MINI Footwell Module (FRM) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high bea
Date: 2025-03-18. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Date: 2025-02-21. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Date: 2024-05-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Hot-Film Air Mass Meter Return
Date: 2024-01-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
Date: 2023-10-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. For this rea
Date: 2021-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, WHEELS.
New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when depressurized (0 psi) for more than 2 minutes.
Date: 2019-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Air Conditioning System Leak Testing. The customer complains of poor or no air conditioning cooling. After further diagnosis, the system is found to be low or empty of a refrigerant charge, but when using an electronic leak detector, no leak can be found. CAUSE: In most cases, an electronic leak d
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| COOPER COUNTRYMAN | 53 |
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