NHTSA lists 15 complaints for the 2016 Mini Countryman, 1 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MINI COUNTRYMAN.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 26.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 26.7% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 26.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 20.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 13.3% |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 13.3% |
| STEERING | 2 | 13.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 13.3% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | SENSOR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| restraint or airbag | 5 | 33.3% | 0.98 |
| fire or overheating | 4 | 26.7% | 0.99 |
| electrical electronic | 2 | 13.3% | 0.93 |
| loss of control | 1 | 6.7% | 0.66 |
| mechanical failure | 1 | 6.7% | 0.87 |
| noise or comfort | 1 | 6.7% | 0.84 |
| unclear | 1 | 6.7% | 0.99 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 8 | 53.3% | 0.87 |
| high | 5 | 33.3% | 0.90 |
| low | 1 | 6.7% | 0.69 |
| none | 1 | 6.7% | 1.00 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 15 tagged complaints of 15 complaints (100.0%).
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.
0 recalls.
0 investigations; 0 open.
35 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 15 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
| STRUCTURE | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
Date: 2024-08-12. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehiclea s Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehiclea s original in-service date, When a gearshift lug repair kit
Date: 2024-01-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
Date: 2023-11-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
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: 2019-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
N18 THERMOSTAT WITH THERMOSTAT HOUSING: LIMITED WARRANTYEXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/ This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 02 18 dated May 2018.
Date: 2019-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
N18 THERMOSTAT WITH THERMOSTAT HOUSING: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/ This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 02 18 dated May 2018.
Date: 2018-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
"MANUAL TRANSMISSION - STIFF DIAGONAL GEARSHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT. The customer may complain of a ""stiff diagonal shift"" (e.g., N-R, R-N, 2-3/3-2 or 4-5/5-4). Also, in some cases, gears cannot be selected, or the selector gear does not go into the neutral position. CAUSE 1. The deflection lever circl
Date: 2018-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
HORN DOES NOT WORK: Horn operation is difficult or impossible.
Date: 2017-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
MINI Engine oil: repair order invoicing procedure - For covered repairs, effective with repair/claim dates on or after August 1, 2017 Warranties will only reimburse in exact quantities - the 1/10 liter "billing part numbers" for the applicable bulk engine oil (tanker or drum) that is needed after
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| COUNTRYMAN | 15 |
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