How common are engine problems in the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman?

NHTSA lists 28 engine-related complaints for the 2012 model year, which is 53% of all 53 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.

Did the engine fires cause injuries or crashes?

NHTSA data shows one crash and no injuries among the complaints in this area, but seven of the 28 engine complaints involved fire.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on this model year is 44,000 miles, though individual reports range widely.

How does 2012 compare to other Countryman model years for engine complaints?

The 2012 model year accounts for 53% of engine complaints among 2011-2013 Countryman years, compared to 34% for 2011 and 12% for 2013.

2012 MINI Cooper Countryman Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 28 engine-related complaints for the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman, 53% of all 53 complaints filed for the year. Seven of those cases involved fires, with a median failure mileage of 44,000 miles. No recall is linked to this problem area.

Engine complaints: 28; 53% of 53 complaints
All complaints this year: 53
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 44,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine compartment fires that start without warning, sometimes while the vehicle is parked, stationary in traffic, or even being towed behind a motorhome.
Smoke or flames appearing from under the hood shortly after startup, in some cases spreading fast enough to destroy the vehicle and nearby property.
Sudden engine sputtering or loss of power while driving, accompanied by smoke from the engine area and oil leakage from a hose or fitting.
Engine entering limp mode with reduced power on the highway, requiring the vehicle to be towed and the engine computer reset.
Rough or harsh starts with misfires that worsen over time, leading to power loss, stalling on hills, and trouble maintaining highway speed.

When 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2012, latest Aug 16, 2024.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2012 to Aug 2024; peak Aug 2012 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Cooper Countryman model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201110 (34%)
201228 (53%)
20133 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman?: NHTSA lists 28 engine-related complaints for the 2012 model year, which is 53% of all 53 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
Did the engine fires cause injuries or crashes?: NHTSA data shows one crash and no injuries among the complaints in this area, but seven of the 28 engine complaints involved fire.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on this model year is 44,000 miles, though individual reports range widely.
How does 2012 compare to other Countryman model years for engine complaints?: The 2012 model year accounts for 53% of engine complaints among 2011-2013 Countryman years, compared to 34% for 2011 and 12% for 2013.