2017 MINI Countryman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Countryman years
- Not enough data 7th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 MINI Countryman. That ranks 7th out of 12 Countryman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 26,475 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 14% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 26,475 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 MINI Countryman recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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 Air conditioning mixing flap failed. The is a technical bulletin out for this SIM 64 02 21. The mixing flap separated from the heater housing which is located under the dash board. In turn Cold air only coming out of the drivers side vent and not the passenger or rear vents. This is unsafe in…
Grinding noise near the front axis especially during tight corners when parking. Mechanics looked at it and saying the steering gear issue.
The contacts wife owns a 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the vehicle stalled while refueling. The contact stated that the vehicle made abnormal sounds while restarting, and often took 30-seconds to start operating normally. Additionally, the contact…
On 3/24/22 I was driving on the highway at approximately 1:30am my car made a loud noise and dropped down a bit on the front passenger side. At the same there was a cloud of smoke that came up from the same side. I pulled my car slowly off into the breakdown lane. Got out of my car to see what…
The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that the front passengerâs side door latch failed to latch as designed. The contact stated that he taped the door closed while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the failure as a defective latch. The…
Other MINI Countryman years
← 2016 Countryman · 2018 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 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 Countryman | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 Countryman | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 Countryman | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 MINI Countryman?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 MINI Countryman?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.