Model year record
2013 MINI Cooper Countryman recalls & problems
The 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 25 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman 5 HB FWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Cooper Countryman
| City / highway | 27 / 34 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,750/year to fuel
Cooper Countryman Coupe
| City / highway | 27 / 34 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,750/year to fuel
Cooper Countryman
| City / highway | 25 / 29 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel
Cooper Countryman Coupe
| City / highway | 25 / 29 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 70,000 mi |
| Air bagsSensor › Occupant classification | 5 | 84,300 mi |
| Seat beltsPretensioner; Front › Warning light/devices | 4 | 25,600 mi |
| Engine | 3 | 22,000 mi |
| StructureBody; Body › Door | 3 | — |
| Tires | 2 | — |
| VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
| Wheels | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system
The FRM module went bad. Lost signal lights, windows, headlights.
- Electrical system
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that there was a damp odor inside the vehicle after it rained. The contact stated that the vehicle started having electrical failures. The contact stated that the electrical system had stopped working on the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the windows were not rolling up or down and the doors were not locking as needed. Additionally, the turn signals and the driver's side headlight and taillights were inoperable. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that there was a recall associated with the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA…
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that water was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact stated that water was dripping on and into other electrical systems, causing malfunctions of the brake light and lights on the instrument panel. The water caused sizzling sounds and burning odors from other electrical controls. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was…
- Tires
2 weeks ago my niece borrowed my 2013 mini countryman to go upstate NY and have a flat tire, went to Mavis to fix, when she returned the car I noticed the tire installed is not to the specs. required for the Mini w/ no spare tire due to run flat tire for the car required. Mavis should have installed the specified tire for safe driving. So far nothing happen because I immediately replaced it with a correct tire the next day after I noticed the improper tire installed. Subject: Tire size: - 205/55R17 95V (1624), Load index: - 95, Speed Rating: - V No Marking found indicating a run flat tire which are shown on other 3 existing tires.
- Electrical system
The problem started with fog lights blinking on and off while the car was off. As I entered the vehicle I noticed a pool of water on the floor bed. The car has a sunroof which was closed at the time, as well as all of the windows - water came in from somewhere else. I proceeded to turn on the car to see what was happening and the car did not turn on. I thought maybe the battery is dead - tried to give it a boost and it did not work. I replaced the battery - it turned on the car but most lighting areas and power windows do not work. The two front windows are not working properly, they do not go up or down, only the back windows. I do not have control of the headlights - it just stays on one…
- Electrical system
Battery module malfunction. No use of blinkers, windows, radio, or hazard lights. Alert comes up that says "Lighting System! Stop Vehicle!" And the vehicle periodically needs to be jumped.
- Electrical system
Car was taken to shop for not wanting to start. And they said the junction box where the computer that runs the car had water damage due leak from windshield that was notified by mini visa tsb. I was told my car was not part of recall but showing the same signs. Please help.
- Electrical system
I have 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman S and I was driving and I almost got rear ended because my turn signals were not working. There were no signals on the car indicating that the module failed. I took it to get inspected and It turns out that the footwell module failed and this is a known issue for Mini coopers, that has forced Mini to extend the warranty. [XXX] Apparently the footwell module is known to fail under very normal repair conditions when the battery is disconnected or jumped. Unfortunately, my car meets the warranty mileage limit but not the 10 year service data limit as the car's in service date was in January 2013. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.