2018 MINI Countryman: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2018 MINI Countryman: 1 recall, 11 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #18V557000 · 2018 · 9,953 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles May be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which May result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Mini will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Trailer hitch Equipment recall #17E051000 · 2017 · 166 vehicles
What's wrong: The vehicles May have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Why it matters: If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Other / unknown (3): the most common themes are electrical failure (2).
- Steering (3): the most common themes are steering problems (3).
- Brakes (2): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (2).
- Electrical (2): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2), electrical failure (2).
The 2018 MINI Countryman has 11 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 12 Countryman model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 9). Complaints peaked in 2019 (3 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 13,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2017 (7 complaints, 1 recalls), 2019 (11 complaints, 2 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2018 MINI Countryman have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2018 MINI Countryman, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2018 MINI Countryman problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are other / unknown (3), steering (3), brakes (2).
Where can I get a 2018 MINI Countryman repair manual?
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