2011 MINI Cooper CountrymanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 2 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2011 MINI Cooper Countryman recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2011 vs. every other Cooper Countryman year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cooper Countryman median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2011 MINI Cooper Countryman safety ratings
2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Cooper Countryman owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway while both the contact and his wife were in another vehicle parked in the garage. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that upon opening the hood of…
My 2011 Mini Cooper had to go to my mechanic because I have no turn signals, no dash or interior lights and my front windows will not go up or down. My mechanic determined the problem to be the Footwell Control Module. My mechanic did not/can not repair because it has to be programmed at a…
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Copper Countryman. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the vehicle became flooded. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not…
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