This page covers 1 recall and 11 owner complaints for the 2018 Mini Countryman.
With 11 total complaints spread across several systems, no single dominant failure pattern emerges for the 2018 MINI Countryman, but steering and brakes each draw a small cluster of reports. On steering, owners describe the wheel becoming very difficult to turn, sometimes intermittently and sometimes right after a restart, with no warning light preceding the problem. On the brake side, owners report front brake calipers seizing or freezing, leading to accelerated pad and rotor wear and repeat service visits on the same corner. A couple of engine-related reports mention power loss and fuel system issues, including a case where water intrusion near an underbody module appeared to trigger a sudden loss of power while driving, and a separate ongoing problem with fuel tank pressure preventing the fuel door from opening.
11
Total Complaints
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump may be missing, which could cause a fuel leak if the vehicle is in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a crash protection plate at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
