2013 MINI Cooper Countryman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper Countryman years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Cooper Countryman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 32%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 | 8 | 32% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 16% | 84,300 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 12% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 12% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% | 54,950 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | 30,400 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 25,600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | 105 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 MINI Cooper Countryman recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman.
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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 FRM module went bad. Lost signal lights, windows, headlights.
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that there was a damp odor inside the vehicle after it rained. The contact stated that the vehicle started having electrical failures. The contact stated that the electrical system had stopped working on the driver's side of the…
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that water was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact stated that water was dripping on and into other electrical systems, causing malfunctions of the brake light and lights on the instrument panel. The…
2 weeks ago my niece borrowed my 2013 mini countryman to go upstate NY and have a flat tire, went to Mavis to fix, when she returned the car I noticed the tire installed is not to the specs. required for the Mini w/ no spare tire due to run flat tire for the car required. Mavis should have…
The problem started with fog lights blinking on and off while the car was off. As I entered the vehicle I noticed a pool of water on the floor bed. The car has a sunroof which was closed at the time, as well as all of the windows - water came in from somewhere else. I proceeded to turn on the car…
Other MINI Cooper Countryman years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 Cooper Countryman | 53 | 0 |
| 2011 Cooper Countryman | 29 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.