2012 MINI Cooper Countryman engine problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. The fuel tank was a third of the way full. The trunk was locking and unlocking continuously while driving or while the vehicle was parked. There were no warning lights…”
filed Aug 16, 2024
“When the vehicle computer detects low voltage all turn signals, lights and instrument cluster immediately fail and do not turn back on. The Foot Well Module (FWM) or Foot Rest Module (FRM) computer becomes corrupt and deletes data from the module. This becomes a major safety hazard as a nighttime…”
filed Sep 6, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Hot-Film Air Mass Meter Return
M060424 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2024N16 ENGINE IGNITION COILS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 08 17 dated February 2018.
M010817 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2019
Engine problems in other Cooper Countryman years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cooper Countryman | 3 | 12% |
| 2011 Cooper Countryman | 4 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.