2018 Mini Countryman problems and complaints
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mini Countryman. The most-reported areas: Steering (3), Unknown Or Other (3), Engine (2).
Key takeaways
- 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 27% |
| Engine | 2 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2018 Mini Countryman 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-03-31
The contact owns a 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was excessively difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the ...
Steering - filed 2025-01-06
While driving, the steering wheel gets stuck and very hard to maneuver. I have seen a recall for this car but when i entered by VIN, it was not included on the recall. The problem had happened several times. There was a time when everything was working fine, turned off the engine to put gas and when i turned it on to ...
Engine - filed 2024-05-21
My engine malfunctioned after the module under the back seat was wet from an unknown water leak in the vehicle. My vehicle lost power without warning until I came to a complete stop on the side of a very busy highway. I'm not sure if the repair center kept the faulty module or not I would have to check. I know leaks...
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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.