YearToAvoid

2017 MINI Countryman Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

45/100

#7 most-complained of 12 Countryman years

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

The 2017 MINI Countryman has 7 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 45 out of 100 — #7 highest of 12 Countryman model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 43% of the total). Complaints report 2 fires.

Complaints
7
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 2
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2017 MINI Countryman problems

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

  1. Electrical System3 (43%)
  2. Engine1 (14%)
  3. Fuel System1 (14%)
  4. Other1 (14%)
  5. Steering1 (14%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (14%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)
2017 MINI Countryman complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2020Jan 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Mar 2023Sep 2025Feb 2026
9 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2020 to Feb 2026; peak Jul 2020 (2).

2017 MINI Countryman recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 18V557000Aug 23, 2018Fuel System9,953 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.

    Risk: Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

2017 compared with other Countryman years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution64130—
2016Avoid91150—
2017Good4571—
2018Good36111—
2019Caution55112—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 MINI Countryman a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 MINI Countryman ranks #7 of 12 among Countryman model years (Complaint Index 45/100, verdict: Good). It has 7 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 MINI Countryman?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and fuel system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 58,750 miles.
Does the 2017 MINI Countryman have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 MINI Countryman, most recently reported 2018, covering fuel system.

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.