Is the MINI Countryman Reliable?

20172026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

89/ 100Excellent
12
Total Recalls
53
Owner Complaints
3
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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MINI Countryman Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
202601
99
Excellent
2025213
76
Good
202401
99
Excellent
202301
99
Excellent
202202
98
Excellent
202122
88
Excellent
202026
84
Excellent
2019210
80
Excellent
2018210
80
Excellent
201727
83
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Countryman Compares to Similar Vehicles

MINI Countryman89/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Countryman scores 21 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known MINI Countryman Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
SERVICE BRAKES
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
ENGINE
4
AIR BAGS
3
STEERING
3

Based on 53 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MINI Countryman reliable?+

The MINI Countryman scores 89/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 12 recall campaigns and 53 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Countryman is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Countryman achieved the highest reliability score of 99/100 with 0 recalls and 1 complaints.

How many miles does a Countryman last?+

With consistent maintenance, most MINI Countryman owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Countryman will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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