repaired · 2020 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
2017 MINI CountrymanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2017 MINI Countryman, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-557 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 MINI Countryman has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
1Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Steering
1Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 MINI Countryman recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with MINI.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other 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 Countryman median. How we score
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In owners' words
What Countryman owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The Air conditioning mixing flap failed. The is a technical bulletin out for this SIM 64 02 21. The mixing flap separated from the heater housing which is located under the dash board. In turn Cold air only coming out of the drivers side vent and not the passenger or rear vents. This is unsafe in…
On 3/24/22 I was driving on the highway at approximately 1:30am my car made a loud noise and dropped down a bit on the front passenger side. At the same there was a cloud of smoke that came up from the same side. I pulled my car slowly off into the breakdown lane. Got out of my car to see what…
Own a 2017 Countryman?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.