2015–2027 · 13 model years · 37 recalls

MINI Countryman problems by year

We don't rate the MINI Countryman yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2025 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (40). Owners complain most about electrical system. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Electrical system35
Engine & cooling33
Driver-assist & stability20
Body, glass & interior18
Airbags & seat belts12
Brakes11

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2027.

Every MINI Countryman year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2027 CountrymanNot rated yet0098
2026 CountrymanNot rated yet4296
2025 CountrymanNot rated yet40696
2024 CountrymanNot rated yet3028
2023 CountrymanNot rated yet13229
2022 CountrymanNot rated yet4229
2021 CountrymanNot rated yet3529
2020 CountrymanNot rated yet16629
2019 CountrymanNot rated yet23228
2018 CountrymanNot rated yet15128
2017 CountrymanNot rated yet18428
2016 CountrymanNot rated yet39329
2015 CountrymanNot rated yet39429

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common MINI Countryman problems?

Owners complain most about electrical system, engine & cooling, driver-assist & stability.

Which MINI Countryman year has the most recalls?

The 2025, with 6 recalls on record with NHTSA.