The 2017 MINI Countryman is associated with 7 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 1 reports (14% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5l 3-cyl and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 28 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 7 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (1 / 14%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 0 crash / 2 fire / 0 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 24–28 MPG (7 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Cooper Countryman | 1.5L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| Cooper Countryman | 1.5L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| Cooper S Countryman | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Cooper Countryman All4 | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| Cooper S Countryman All4 | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| Cooper Countryman All4 | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| Cooper S Countryman All4 | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2017 MINI Countryman.
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 MINI Countryman models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
Affected Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Summary: Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
View all 2017 MINI Countryman recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →