2015 MINI Countryman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Countryman years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 MINI Countryman. That ranks 4th out of 12 Countryman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 23%). Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 MINI 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 | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 15% | 86,953 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 15% | 48,980 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 15% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | 52,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 MINI Countryman recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 MINI 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.
Spontaneous engine fire of 2015 Mini Cooper S Countryman while parked and not used for 48 hours prior. The fire department guessed it was an electrical issue. It was put out with water and a fire extinguisher but the engine was severely damaged, melted plastic everywhere, electrical wiring burned…
The car starts but within a few second, the dashboard starts flashing with all of the warning lights and sounds. The speedometer and RPM needles move up and down frantically. I can drive the car, but I cannot tell at what speed I am going and if I put a turning signal I am not always able to stop…
The vehicle shifts between reverse, neutral and drive without the automatic shift knob being pressed. This is an absolute safety issues, since it can shift at speed, causing a major accident. This is an ongoing issue. But donât see a recall for it. Iâve contacted Mini of San Francisco.
The vanos solenoid failed in the 2015 Mini Cooper, and immediately after the Alternator failed. My safety was put at risk in multiple ways: 1 - The engine was in a non-drivable state 2 - Significant smell gasoline was coming from the car 3 - Car had to be towed to a shop to determine what failed 4…
Second failure of the FRM electrical board on the drivers side (part # 61356827070) within a year. I have only owned the vehicle for 14 months. Mini dealer advised this is known problem - water entering the vehicle causing corrosion and malfunction of the FRM board. I was advised there IS a recall…
Other MINI Countryman years
← 2014 Countryman · 2016 Countryman →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Countryman | 18 | 2 |
| 2024 Countryman | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Countryman | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Countryman | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Countryman | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Countryman | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 Countryman | 11 | 2 |
| 2018 Countryman | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 Countryman | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 Countryman | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 Countryman | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 MINI Countryman?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 MINI Countryman?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2015 MINI Countryman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Countryman model years, the 2015 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.