2011 MINI Cooper Countryman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper Countryman years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Cooper Countryman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 38%), typically at around 29,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 38% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 14% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 14% | 58,360 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 14% | 11,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 14% | 22,900 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 10% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 10% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 10% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 7% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 7% | 22,900 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 3% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 10,111 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 10,111 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 MINI Cooper Countryman recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several hours. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway while both the contact and his wife were in another vehicle parked in the garage. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that upon opening the hood of…
My 2011 Mini Cooper had to go to my mechanic because I have no turn signals, no dash or interior lights and my front windows will not go up or down. My mechanic determined the problem to be the Footwell Control Module. My mechanic did not/can not repair because it has to be programmed at a…
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Copper Countryman. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the vehicle became flooded. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? HEAD GASKETS BLEW ON THE ENGINE SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING IN JANUARY 2022. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AROUND MARCH 2022. NOW THE REPLACEMENT ENGINE IS SHOWING THE SAME SIGNS THAT THE HEAD GASKETS ARE…
Other MINI Cooper Countryman years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cooper Countryman | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 Cooper Countryman | 53 | 0 |
| 2011 | 29 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper Countryman model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.