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.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 11 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Service Brakes (2 / 18%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 24–28 MPG (10 variants • PHEV up to 65 MPGe)
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 | 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.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| 5 HB AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
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.
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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.
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