2011 Mini Cooper Countryman problems, complaints & recalls

2026-04-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 120,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper countryman. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was an abnormal burning odor inside and outside the vehicle. the vehicle then stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted after several hours. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a cracked wat…”

2025-09-12 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 111,019 mi · 🔥 fire

“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 the vehicle, the contact noticed an electrical bur…”

2025-01-14 · Exterior Lighting

“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 dealership. my dad also has a 2011 mini cooper and he has …”

2024-09-25 · Electrical System · 29,000 mi

“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 included in nhtsa campaign number: 23v337000 (electr…”

2023-11-15 · Engine

“what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? head gaskets blew on the engine shortly after purchasing in january 2022. the engine was replaced around march 2022. now the replacement engine is showing the same signs that the head gaskets are again blown. how was your safety or the safety of oth…”

2023-09-13 · Electrical System

“the footwell control module has failed in my mini which was discovered when it went in for service due to a multitude of dash lights coming on at start up and issues with getting the car to start. i was getting dash lights for to warn that the headlight control motors were off and then the headlights began to flicker around and then shut themselve…”

2023-05-02 · Engine · 108,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper countryman. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal sound. the contact stated that after the vehicle warmed up, the abnormal sound stopped. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. the manufacturer was not conta…”

2017-04-07 · Electrical System

“the panoramic sunroof mechanism wont operate to open and close and either stick open or close ot not closing properly causing to leak water or need repair or replacement of track, motor or controls mechanisms which have incurred users in hundreds of dollars expenditures and the manufacture doesn't admit responsibility and every time the issue happe…”

2017-04-07 · Unknown Or Other

“in aug/sept 2016 the engine light in the mini came on and i decided to get the car scanned and the results were the same as the ones made by autozone store 1854 report id 185416102016054 showing code p0599 also reconfirmed by napa and advance auto which not provided report but verbally the same issues with water pump/thermostat/heater control circu…”

2016-08-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 97,000 mi

“a june 2016 leak in the oil pump solenoid valve resulted in required replacement of the dme (including programming) and the engine harness. this issue presented a safety problem because it occurred while driving on the expressway and resulted in extreme sluggishness of the accelerator. safecar.gov identified mini service information bulletins th…”