2012 MINI Cooper Countryman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper Countryman years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman. That is the most of any Cooper Countryman model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine (27 complaints, 51%), typically at around 43,291 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 8 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 53owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 27 | 51% | 43,291 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 26% | 53,017 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 11% | 16,100 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 9% | 21,700 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 9% | 65,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 8% | 4,727 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 6% | 42,581 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 6% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 453 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 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.
My 2012 MINI Countryman (R60) experienced a complete electrical shutdown and engine failure while operating due to a severe manufacturing defect. Authorized dealership Jackie Cooper MINI of Edmond diagnosed the vehicle under RO# [XXX] and confirmed in writing that the "JBE electronic connectors are…
My front windshield wipers stopped working suddenly while driving in the rain
No warning lights have come on and the car is braking on its own. I try to push the gas and it doesn't want to go. The car has around 42k miles on it. I took it to tom bush mini last week, the said the front axle was leaking some fluid, they ordererd the axle, changed all brake pads, changed the…
The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. The fuel tank was a third of the way full. The trunk was locking and unlocking continuously while driving or while the vehicle was parked. There were no warning lights…
On the evening of [XXX] at approximately [XXX] my 2012 Mini Cooper S all 4 burst into flames. The car was parked in front of my building for 6 days (we don't use the car very much) in front of my building when the all of a sudden the head lights started flashing followed by the car cabin filling…
Other MINI Cooper Countryman years
← 2011 Cooper Countryman · 2013 Cooper Countryman →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cooper Countryman | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 | 53 | 0 |
| 2011 Cooper Countryman | 29 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.