2011 MINI Cooper Countryman Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman has 29 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd-worst of 3 model years covered. Electrical System (38%) and Engine (34%) issues dominate, including two reported fires, but no recalls were issued for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #2 of 3 Cooper Countryman years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 29
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 26 city / 31.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System11 (38%)
- Engine10 (34%)
- Other4 (14%)
- Steering4 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (14%)
- Airbags3 (10%)
- Brakes2 (7%)
- Fuel System2 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine bay smoke and flames reported while driving at low speed, with fire occurring before any warning signs.
- Sudden loss of power and stalling while shifting gears, with the car rolling to a stop on the shoulder.
- Grinding brakes traced to rear and then front pads and rotors shortly after purchase.
- Steering wheel locking up and failing to turn when starting the vehicle after it sat parked overnight.
- Cup holder design flaw allowing liquid to leak into the gearshift assembly, causing the transmission to stick in park or fail to shift.
- Clutch burning smell followed by total loss of power to the wheels while driving on the highway.
2011 MINI Cooper Countryman recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2011 MINI Cooper Countryman fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other Cooper Countryman years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 29 complaints for the 2011 Countryman with a complaint index of 50, placing it as the second-worst of the 3 model years with data. Electrical System and Engine problems make up most of the reports.
- Does the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman have any recalls?
- No, NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2011 Countryman.
- What is the most common problem with the 2011 Countryman?
- Electrical System complaints are most common, accounting for 38% of reports, followed by Engine issues at 34%, which included two reported fires.
- How does the 2011 Countryman compare to other years?
- The 2012 model has a higher complaint index of 100 with 53 complaints, while 2013 has the lowest index at 0 with 25 complaints. The 2011 year sits in the middle with an index of 50.
- Were there any fires reported in the 2011 Countryman?
- Yes, NHTSA complaints report 2 fires for the 2011 Countryman, both tied to the Engine problem area.