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2011 Mini Countryman repairs by problem area
Engine (54%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 41 repairs.
2011 Mini Countryman repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Mini Countryman
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| Mini Countryman in Alabama, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Sep 201680000 miUS $600 | Thermostat housing. Was on international back order for 4 months. | ||
2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Countryman in Hong Kong, China May 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 201320460 mi | Air condition smelly, Battery was worn out nearly. After service was not replaced. CD was replaced due it stop while playing. While using auto rain wiper, warning light of window show. Gear box sensor change | ||
| Jan 2014 | Air conditioning manually shut to stop outside air to go into car Needed to change suspension part, recall | ||
| Mini Countryman in Greece May 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201317340 mi | The passenger seat-belt jammed open & would not coil. It had to be replaced. It works since then -- but unfortunately, developed a rattle! | ||
| Nov 201317940 mi | The dealer's "accredited" service tried to solve the rattle & wind noise. Some of the rattle went away, and the wind noise diminished. New rattling has appeared since... Update: The wind noise did not come back again; the garage told me it was a matter of realigning the driver's door. | ||
| Nov 201533140 mi | The engine warning would light up and car would cough a few times before powering up. Changed turbo exhaust (?), air filters, etc and coughing went away but warning ligh still lit. BMW took over.= and pb gone. Never advised what was wrong. | ||
| Mar 201635340 mi | AC makes noise when switched off. Had to replace the fan (or so I was told)) | ||
| Sep 201749600 mi€5600 | Also replaced part of engine block. The engine began to lose power and, soon after, spluttered and died. Fortunately, I had time to pull over to a parking lot. The car had to be towed. It took a few months to repair (I was given a replacement vehicle). | ||
| Mini Countryman in Quebec, Canada May 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 201451200 miC $500 | Replaced spark plugs and tightened air filter clamp. | ||
| Feb 201561960 miC $450 | Knock noise rear wheels. Replaced suspension arms. Check engine light keeps coming on. Multiple attempt to repair. Replaced spark plugs and light came back | ||
| Mar 201563860 mi | New CEL was for thermostat housing, replaced. | ||
| Jun 201568200 miC $1800 | Alternator defective had to be replaced. Bosh 150Amp in the S model. Best price found is $940CAD + Labor. with taxes $1800. All system went down one after the other and engine stalled. | ||
2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mini Countryman in Oregon, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201428300 mi | Driver side lumbar support broken | ||
| Dec 201538000 miUS $300 | Both Vanos Solenoids | ||
| May 201641000 mi | High pressure fuel pump started to fail. | ||
| Sep 201755000 miUS $5 | side parking light out, repaired for cost of bulb only. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Iowa, United States Sep 2016 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Sep 201638000 mi | High pressure fuel pump | ||
| May 201745725 miUS $1130 | Fuel pump control module, passenger kick panel, failed and the entire module needed to be replaced as the relay isn't accessible. Created a no start situation. | ||
| Sep 201861000 miUS $60 | Misfire, loss of power, both CELs illuminated. P0301 in cylinder 1, swapped coil to cylinder 4 and misfire followed, replaced with coil from Advance Auto Parts (+/- $60), issue resolved - need to clear CEL in center speedometer | ||
| Mini Countryman in California, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201331000 mi | Airbag warning light would come on at random times and reset itself. Happened with or without a front passenger. Dealer identified that the sensor in front passenger seat failed. Sensor replaced, programming reflashed. Warranty repair $0. | ||
2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Mini Countryman in Switzerland May 2013 - May 2014 | |||
| Nov 201319300 mi | Squeaky noises from the rear when driving over speed bumps. Garage said they did something about it but the noises returned a few weeks later. Not sure what it is. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Alberta, Canada Feb 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201450920 mi | Exterior trim piece had the chrome finish rubbing off. Dealer repair under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201571900 miC $300 | Spark plug on cylinder 1 was black and corroded. Replaced all four spark plugs. | ||
| Jul 201582320 mi | Front CV boot was cracked, required replacement. | ||
| Dec 201592380 miC $1200 | High pressure fuel pump failure. Required replacement. | ||
| Jan 201673400 mi | Valve cover gasket was leaking. Gasket and cover replaced. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201659700 miUS $240 | Leaking seal | ||
| Sep 201668000 miUS $100 | Coolant leak. The two piece hose setup was replaced with the updated one hose style. Thermostat was also replaced to match the new setup. | ||
| Mini Countryman in Ohio, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201440700 mi | High pressure fuel pump failure. Three days after the HPFP the clutch mechanically failed, second time since new. This time clip failure caused clutch burnout. Previously pressure spring failure. | ||
| Feb 201544700 mi | Leaking oil pressure sending unit. | ||
| Oct 201771000 miUS $300 | Reservoir and T connector replacement. Severe coolant leak appeared after oil service. | ||
2011 Mini Countryman 4dr SUV
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Countryman in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 201331040 mi | Oil leak replaced thermostat wiring harness. | ||
| May 201554320 miC $1600 | Required replacing the vanos, just like a BMW. | ||
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