MINI Countryman Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

MINI Countryman years to avoid

No model year of the MINI Countryman stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2025	-	18	Electrical		2	3
2024	-	1	Airbags		0	0
2023	-	2	Electrical		0	0
2022	93	2			0	1
2021	93	2	Acceleration		2	0
2020	85	6	Engine		2	0	Fewest complaints
2019	75	11	Engine		2	1
2018	75	11	Engine		1	0	Fewest complaints
2017	83	7	Electrical		1	0	Fewest complaints
2016	60	15	Airbags	30,000	0	1
2015	69	13	Engine	54,000	0	0
2014	61	16	Electrical	65,000	0	1

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

What years of the MINI Countryman should you avoid?

No single model year of the MINI Countryman has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used MINI Countryman?

2020, 2017 and 2018 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 7 and 11).

What is the most common problem with the MINI Countryman?

Electrical, with 29 complaints across all years, followed by engine (24) and brakes (11).

How many recalls does the MINI Countryman have?

7 recalls between 2014 and 2025. The 2025 model year has the most, with 2.

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