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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, most often about the electrical (32% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about Cooper Countryman model year since 2000.

Complaints25
Recalls0
Crashes reported0
Fires reported2
Injuries reported0

Most common 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman problems

  1. Electrical

    8 complaints · 32%

    My car began experiencing issues with the "passenger air bag off" light staying lite whether or not a passenger is in the car. I paid $110.00 to the dealership to diagnose my car and they said the problem is the seat mat sensor, and they want $1,500.00 to replace it. I googled this problem and I found that this…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 49,317 miles
    The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that water was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact stated that water was dripping on and into other electrical systems, causing malfunctions of the brake light and lights on the instrument panel. The water caused sizzling…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 132,000 miles

  2. Air bags

    4 complaints · 16%

    Parts named most often: sensor.

    I get an error that the seat belt is deactivated and the the airbag is off. Ran diagnostic and got code 93bf. This car has never been in an accident and this happened all of a sudden one morning after turning engine on when going to work.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 25,600 miles
    While in motion, passenger seat belt alarm was going off this am with no one in the passenger seat. Also noticed that the passenger air bag signal was not lit.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 84,300 miles

  3. Wheels and tires

    3 complaints · 12%

  4. Engine

    3 complaints · 12%

    The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the vehicle had run out of fuel. The contact stated that the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 7,500 miles
    Engine lost all power while on the highway. Was in the middle lane of 3 and all engine power was lost while going 60mph. I was able to maneuver over to the shoulder through traffic without incident but was pretty scary. Engine warning signs were flashing and was told to shut off engine immediately or else possible…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 22,000 miles

  5. Visibility and wipers

    3 complaints · 12%

    Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.

    We were driving around 70 MPH in the hov lane of our highway with our dog in the back seat. A sudden explosive noise (sounded like gunfire) and the rear sunroof exploded all over our dog and rear seat.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 11,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that water was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact stated that water was dripping on and into other electrical systems, causing malfunctions of the brake light and lights on the instrument panel. The water caused sizzling…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 132,000 miles

  6. Body and structure

    3 complaints · 12%

    Parts named most often: body.

    This is the second time in 13 months the rear sunroof exploded while driving for no reason. We were driving around 45mph and it sounded like a gunshot. The screen was closed but glass shards fell through the screen all over our dog and the back seat.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 32,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. After parking and turning the vehicle off, the front driver and passenger doors would not unlock and the doors could not be opened. After making several attempts to unlock the doors, the contact had to climb to the rear seats to exit through the rear door. The contact…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 117,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman?
By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (8 complaints); air bags (4 complaints); wheels and tires (3 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2013 a bad year for the Mini Cooper Countryman?
It is the 3rd most complained-about Cooper Countryman model year since 2000, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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