2017 Mini Countryman problems and complaints
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mini Countryman. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (2), Steering (1), Fuel System (1).
Key takeaways
- 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% |
| Steering | 1 | 14% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 14% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 14% |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 14% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 14% |
| Engine | 1 | 14% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-02-04
The Air conditioning mixing flap failed. The is a technical bulletin out for this SIM 64 02 21. The mixing flap separated from the heater housing which is located under the dash board. In turn Cold air only coming out of the drivers side vent and not the passenger or rear vents. This is unsafe in Arizona where there is...
Steering - filed 2025-09-30
Grinding noise near the front axis especially during tight corners when parking. Mechanics looked at it and saying the steering gear issue.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2023-03-31
The contacts wife owns a 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the vehicle stalled while refueling. The contact stated that the vehicle made abnormal sounds while restarting, and often took 30-seconds to start operating normally. Additionally, the contact stated that on several occ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.