Mini Countryman years to avoid and best years
Newer Mini Countryman years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2018 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (11 complaints). 2018 through 2020 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 0 (from 7 complaints), 2024 at 0 (from 1 complaint), and 2021 at 0 (from 2 complaints). The Mini Countryman 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2018 Mini Countryman, 2 of 11 complaints name Service brakes.
Data as of .
2017
2024
2021
2025–26
Mini Countryman reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Mini Countryman. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 71.3 |
| 2025 → Too early | 9 | 17 | 2 | Service brakes | 71.3 |
| 2024 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 0 | Air bags | — |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Powertrain, Electrical system, Engine | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 2 | Fuel and propulsion system | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 2 | Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system | — |
| 2019 → | 1 | 11 | 2 | Engine | — |
| 2018 → Most | 2 | 11 | 2 | Service brakes | — |
| 2017 Fewest | 0 | 7 | 2 | Electrical system | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-30 · 4.4 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 205/55R17, 225/45R18, 225/40R19 (trim-dependent)
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- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (1.5L and 2.0L)
- Tire size
- 225/50R18, 225/45R19, 225/55R17 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V557000 covers certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high-pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in a crash and increase fire risk. Recall 19V601000 covers certain 2019 Countryman and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles (among BMW X1/X2 and MINI Cooper S Convertible). The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear and eventual breakage with loss of vehicle control.
Frequently asked questions
Which Mini Countryman years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 0 (from 7 complaints), 2024 at 0 (from 1 complaint), and 2021 at 0 (from 2 complaints).
Which Mini Countryman year has the most owner complaints?
2018 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (11 complaints). 2018 through 2020 are in that same range. On the 2018 Mini Countryman, 2 of 11 complaints name Service brakes.
How do Mini Countryman owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Mini Countryman years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Mini Countryman years are too early to compare?
The Mini Countryman 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a US MINI Countryman use?
0W-20 (1.5L and 2.0L)
What tire sizes fit a US MINI Countryman?
Published US specs commonly list front 225/50R18, 225/45R19, 225/55R17 (trim-dependent) and rear 225/50R18, 225/45R19, 225/55R17 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US MINI Countryman?
Recall 18V557000 covers certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high-pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in a crash and increase fire risk. Recall 19V601000 covers certain 2019 Countryman and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles (among BMW X1/X2 and MINI Cooper S Convertible). The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear and eventual breakage with loss of vehicle control.