10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,739 miles

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2012 Mini Cooper Countryman electrical problems

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2012 Mini Cooper Countryman Owner Comments

problem #6

Jun 122023

Cooper Countryman

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Mini coopers have faulty transmission problems, and well mine today it's transmission went out when I had my AC on, the car stalled in the middle of the highway in the middle of the road with oncoming traffic and refused to budge, like seriously this is highly dangerous on the interstate

- Ringgold, GA, USA

problem #5

Jun 072017

Cooper Countryman

  • 50,033 miles
Brought 2012 MINIcountryman S all4 w/50,033 miles to MINIservice center for coolant leak June 2017. They replaced thermostat housing, thermostat adapter, coolant hose, and water pump. 8000 miles later leak is back. While technician was working on vehicle, he stated, 'oil leaking from oil pump solenoid valve. Oil leaking through oil pump solenoid wiring harness.' He also stated, 'the leak is internal and not visible. The oil is leaking through the wiring sheath and migrating toward the computer. If the oil reaches the computer, the computer will short, causing catastrophic damage.' Technician replaced oil pump solenoid and repaired engine wiring harness.' During the days period of time the vehicle remained in the service department, I did some quick research. I could not find an active recall for this issue/item; however, the NHTSA published a service information bulletin concerning this issue (sb-10044680-8464) located at the following link: Https://static.NHTSA.gov/ODI/tsbs/2014/sb-10044680-8464.pdf apparently, this issue with the solenoid is not new and has been an issue with previous MINImodels as well. Information/complaints pertaining to previous MINImodels can be found at the following link: Https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/R60-countryman-talk-2010-2015/237021-oil-pump-solenoid-leak.html information/complaints concerning this issue with the solenoid for current MINImodels can be found at the following links: Https://www.mini2.com/forum/second-generation-faults-fixes/250393-issue-high-pressure-pump-oil-pump-solenoid-leaking.html when the service/repairs were complete, I spoke with the service center manager concerning the solenoid. He agreed with my findings that minis have had this issue for a good number of years. I asked if it was a recall item and he responded negatively. Is this on the NHTSA radar for potential recall status?

- Brunswick, MD, USA

problem #4

Sep 012018

Cooper Countryman

  • 90,000 miles
Takata recall. I live in newport, wa. I am approximately 6 - 7 hours from a MINIdealer in seattle/Tacoma. My closest city is spokane, wa. I have a great certified mechanic who does all of my repair work brandon martin of martin's auto service, spokane, wa, who is competent at working on MINIcoopers. It is unreasonable to require that I make a trip to seattle for this repair. I am willing to have the repair done here and be reimbursed, but MINIwill not allow that. They are requiring extreme travel and even an overnight stay to abide by their own recall regulations. They do seem to make the rules to suit themselves; because if I had made this repair prior to the recall, they would have reimbursed me, but now I cannot have the repair done without extreme added expenses incurred. Due to the circumstances of excess travel, I respectfully request that I am able to make the recall repair and be reimbursed for the cost. This is necessary for my safety. Due to the company's unreasonable rule, I am at risk.

- Newport, WA, USA

problem #3

Jul 072018

Cooper Countryman 4-cyl

  • 56,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 MINICooper countryman. The contact stated that the temperature gauge indicator flashed to turn the vehicle off due to overheating. The dealer (MINIcooper of alexandria, 5990 duke St, alexandria, va 22304, (703) 751-4630) was contacted and indicated that the vehicle was excluded from any recall campaigns. The dealer did not diagnose the vehicle, but advised the contact to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. Consumer stated other MINICooper countryman vehicles, same year, make, and model had recalls for this exact issue, however, this VIN was not included in the recall. Recall 18V248000- electric auxillary water pump fails and over heats-MINICooper countryman S 2012 affected. My VIN not included in the recall, despite experiencing this exact issue. Water pump and relevant parts. Updated 10/9/18

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #2

Mar 282018

Cooper Countryman

  • miles
I keep having problems electric problems engine lights come on coil broke broke down won't start

- Randalstown, MD, USA

problem #1

Jul 282012

Cooper Countryman

  • 400 miles
My MINIwas stopped at a traffic light behind a Toyota 4 runner when I was struck from the back by a careless driver in a midsize sedan who had failed to see the cars in front of her stopped at a red light. The damage done to both the car that struck mine from behind as well as the damage done to the 4 runner were minimal by comparison. The MINIincurred irreparable damage to the front end of the car. My concern is that the airbags never deployed and the driver of the 4 runner pulled me out of the car due to fire he saw coming from under the engine of the MINIbefore long the whole front end was engulfed in flames. The car was declared a total loss. Should the vehicle have caught on fire" shouldn't the airbags have deployed with the gravity of the damage"

- Collingswood, NJ, USA

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