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Mini Cooper S Countryman

2011–2012 only

59 classified complaints 2 recalls

2011–2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman models have 59 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 65,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011–2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mini Cooper S Countryman report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2011–2012 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 11 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 9 complaints

Median onset: 77,000 miles.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 8 complaints

Median onset: 102,073 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics · Transmission 7 complaints

Median onset: 16,100 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

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Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 84,000 miles.

Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

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Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 3 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 79,000 miles.

Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2011–2012 model years. See the full Mini Cooper S Countryman report for every year and full specs/safety data.