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2013 MINI Cooper Countryman Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#3 most-complained of 3 Cooper Countryman years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman has 25 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #3 highest of 3 Cooper Countryman model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 32% of the total). Complaints report 2 fires.

Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 2
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
28.5
26 city / 31.5 hwy

Top 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System8 (32%)
  2. Airbags4 (16%)
  3. Structure & Body4 (16%)
  4. Engine3 (12%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (12%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers3 (12%)
  7. Fuel System2 (8%)
  8. Other2 (8%)
  9. Seat Belts2 (8%)
  10. Brakes1 (4%)
2013 MINI Cooper Countryman complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2013Nov 2014Nov 2017Apr 2019Jan 2020Jun 2024Feb 2026
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Feb 2026; peak Feb 2019 (3).

2013 MINI Cooper Countryman recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 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.

2013 compared with other Cooper Countryman years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201120122013
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011No verdict5029028.5
2012No verdict10053028.5
2013No verdict025028.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman ranks #3 of 3 among Cooper Countryman model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 25 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (8 complaints), airbags (4 complaints), and structure & body (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 40,000 miles.
Does the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman?
EPA rates the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman at 28.5 MPG combined (26 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.