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2018 Mini Countryman reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mini Countryman over 9 years — 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Countryman years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Fuel pump and Trailer hitch.

2012 Mini Countryman
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Complaints

11

Per year

2

Recalls

2

Years on the road

9

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (3 of 11), then Electrical system (2) and Engine (2).

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 Countryman has 7 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2019 has 11 complaints, 1 per year. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2018 Mini Countryman. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Fuel pump 2018-08-23 · NHTSA campaign 18V557000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling 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 the event of a crash.
Remedy MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Recall trailer hitch 2017-09-17 · NHTSA campaign 17E051000
Summary Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Remedy Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.

Complaints by component (11 total)

Steering
3
Electrical system
2
Engine
2
Service brakes
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Steering, Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-03-31
  • "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…"
    Steering · filed 2025-01-06
  • "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.…"
    Engine · filed 2024-05-21
  • "Fuel sensor failed and due to tank pressure that would not release properly, according to repair shop. Among other safety issues, this caused me to not be able to open the gas tank to refill the gas tank. This has been…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2023-01-12
  • "•What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I had brake caliper repaired on front right wheel, on 5/5/20. Had to have service on same brake caliper on 10/5/21 -…"
    Service brakes · filed 2021-10-11

NHTSA crash ratings

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

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

F60 Countryman, 2017–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Mini Countryman reliable?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mini Countryman over 9 years — 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Countryman years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Fuel pump and Trailer hitch.

What are common problems with a 2018 Mini Countryman?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (3 of 11), then Electrical system (2) and Engine (2).

Is the 2018 Mini Countryman more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 Countryman has 7 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2019 has 11 complaints, 1 per year. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

Has the 2018 Mini Countryman been recalled?

The 2018 Mini Countryman has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Mini Countryman?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2018 Mini Countryman with NHTSA.

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.