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The 2018 MINI Countryman is associated with 11 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Service Brakes, accounting for 2 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 10 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5l 3-cyl, 2l 4-cyl, and 1.5L 3-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 28 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 65 MPGe (27 MPG on gasoline) with up to 12 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 11 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Service Brakes (2 / 18%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 24–28 MPG across 10 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2018 MINI Countryman?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Cooper Countryman 1.5L 3-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 24 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG — $2,700 / yr
Cooper Countryman 1.5L 3-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / 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
JCW Countryman All4 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Cooper Countryman All4 1.5L 3-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
JCW Countryman All4 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
Cooper S Countryman All4 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 21 MPG 31 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
Cooper SE Countryman All4 Plug-in Hybrid 1.5L 3-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 63 MPGe (28 MPG) 66 MPGe (27 MPG) 65 MPGe (27 MPG) 12 mi EV (270 mi total) $2,800 / 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.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2018 MINI Countryman?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
5 HB FWD —
5 HB AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2018 MINI Countryman models.
View complete 2018 MINI Countryman crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2018 MINI Countryman?

Summary of 11 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
11
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Service Brakes 2 complaints
Steering 2 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint

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.

View all 2018 MINI Countryman problems & component breakdown (8 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2018 MINI Countryman?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #18V557000 Active Recall
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.
NHTSA Campaign #17E051000 Active Recall
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 2018 MINI Countryman recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2018 MINI Countryman

How many safety recalls does the 2018 MINI Countryman have?

The 2018 MINI Countryman is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 2 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2018 MINI Countryman?

NHTSA records list 11 consumer defect complaints for the 2018 MINI Countryman. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Service Brakes, appearing in 2 filings (18% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2018 MINI Countryman defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2018 MINI Countryman?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2018 MINI Countryman in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2018 MINI Countryman get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2018 MINI Countryman range from 24 to 28 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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