2017 Mini Countryman Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2017 Mini Countryman recalls

Most common 2017 Mini Countryman problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Engine	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Suspension	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Steering	1

What owners report

2026-02-04, Electrical System
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 Arizona where there is extreme heat for babies and pets. In addition one cannot see out the windshield since it also impacts the vents for defogging/defrosting. This is a $5000 repair causing economic hardship. Said vehicle only had 47,800 mile on it. Please advise . Thanks

2025-09-30, Steering
Grinding noise near the front axis especially during tight corners when parking. Mechanics looked at it and saying the steering gear issue.

2023-03-31, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contacts wife owns a 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the vehicle stalled while refueling. The contact stated that the vehicle made abnormal sounds while restarting, and often took 30-seconds to start operating normally. Additionally, the contact stated that on several occasions with the engine running and attempting to refuel the vehicle, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving approximately 30 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle stalled, and the contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after 15 minutes. The vehicle was not diagnosed of repaired. The manufacturer

2022-08-15, Electrical System
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 happened. The passenger tire was blown out. Had the car towed to Bedford, NH mini. They determined the Right front Coil Spring had snapped and a piece of it blew out the tire. Of note, I had not hit a pothole. They replaced it. I returned to the same place within a week because I heard creaking in the same area of that coil Spring. They inspected it and said it was fine. Between that time and the elect

2022-07-13, Latches/Locks/Linkages
The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side door latch failed to latch as designed. The contact stated that he taped the door closed while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the failure as a defective latch. The contact stated that the door lock actuator and the striker were replaced. The contact stated that a month later the front driver's side failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the door lock actuator and door assembly were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

2017 Mini Countryman questions

Does the 2017 Mini Countryman have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Mini Countryman: Fuel Pump May Leak in a Crash, Raising Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mini Countryman?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Mini Countryman has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.