2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

78

Owner Complaints

5 Crashes 13 Fires

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

15

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN

The 2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN has received a total of 78 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (27 complaints), Electrical System (12 complaints), and Power Train (6 complaints).

Recalls for the 2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN

78 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11622283 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | N/A miles
My front windshield wipers stopped working suddenly while driving in the rain
#11621018 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
No warning lights have come on and the car is braking on its own. I try to push the gas and it doesn't want to go. The car has around 42k miles on it. I took it to tom bush mini last week, the said the front axle was leaking some fluid, they ordererd the axle, changed all brake pads, changed the brake fluid and said it was good to go, cost about $2300. Got the car back, doing the same thing. Now they said all calipers need to be replaced and the hydro unit dsc needs to be replaced which will cost around $6400 and they can't get the hyro unit dsc or 2 months. If this was the problem why didn't they know last week? It doesn't seem like the car has enough miles to have such a big issues and no part for 2 months. I don't know what to do.
#11609036 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 161,818 miles
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 illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical system). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was a short in the footwell module due to water intrusion. The drain was also clogged in the sunroof. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 161,818.
#11609036 | ENGINE | | 161,818 miles
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 illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical system). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was a short in the footwell module due to water intrusion. The drain was also clogged in the sunroof. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 161,818.
#11577096 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles Fire
On the evening of [XXX] at approximately [XXX] my 2012 Mini Cooper S all 4 burst into flames. The car was parked in front of my building for 6 days (we don't use the car very much) in front of my building when the all of a sudden the head lights started flashing followed by the car cabin filling with grey smoke then followed by black smoke then there was a flash (spark?) and the entire cabin the became engulfed in flames. All of this has been captured by our building security camera. I reported the incident the following day to Mini/BMW customer care. I've been sharing emails with Thomas Lula who is investigating the "thermal event" INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Safety Rating for the 2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN

BMW of North America, LLC has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

M640108 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Air Conditioning System Leak Testing. The customer complains of poor or no air conditioning cooling. After further diagnosis, the system is found to be low or empty of a refrigerant charge, but when using an electronic leak detector, no leak can be found. CAUSE: In most cases, an electronic leak...

M620115 — STRUCTURE

Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. While driving, a CCM (Check Control Message) indicates the doors are open, even though they are closed. Also, sometimes the gong will sound and the interior lights will go on and off. The FRM (Footwell Module) sees an incorrect door lock...

M120915 — ENGINE

Intermittent Poor Throttle Response at High Ambient Temperatures. The engine throttle response from a stop can intermittently be sluggish when the outside ambient temperatures are higher. Additionally, this can be more noticeable when the fuel tank is only partially filled. CAUSE DME software for fuel tank ventilation control

M840214 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Service Action: Bluetooth Software (KISU Data) Update. This Service Action is being released to improve customer satisfaction as we strive to be number 1 in the JD Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS). This new KISU software improves the Bluetooth functionality in our vehicles, and it helps to keep us up-to-date...

M120114 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

N16: Fault 274D Mixture Adaptation Is Stored in the DME. Certain low speed, light-load driving conditions at lower outside temperatures could cause the Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) to illuminate. The following fault would be stored in the DME: Fault 274D: Mixture adaptation, lower engine speed range (mixture too lean)...

SI M-12-03-13 — ENGINE

MINI: SOME VEHICLES WOULD EXPERIENCE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATION OF RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. MODELS 2012 AND UP R55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61. *PE

SIM-65-01-13 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

MINI: INTEGRATED COOLING FAN IS NOISY INTERMITTENTLY. THIS NOISE MAY BE MORE NOTICEABLE AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. MODELS R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, AND R60. *KB

M650113 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CHAMP2: Integrated Cooling Fan Is Noisy Intermittently. INFORMATION Do not replace parts and do not perform a repair attempt! Explain to the customer that this only happens at high ambient temperatures, which keep the fan running after the ignition is turned off. This Service Information will be updated as soon...

SIM-31-03-12 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

MINI: POPPING OR CRACKING NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE FROT AXLE DURING TAKE OFF OR DURING LOAD REVERSAL. MODEL R60. *KB

SIM-33-02-12 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

MINI: POPPING AND CRACKING NOISES COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE. MODEL R60. *KB

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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