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MINI Countryman

The 2026 MINI Countryman presents a clean slate with no reported recalls or complaints, earning an 'Excellent' public reliability verdict.

Calculated from 10,000+ NHTSA, EPA & owner-complaint data points·How we score

Model-year guides

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2026 MINI Countryman2026 model

Specifications by model year

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 kmFuel-economy range
20262432279.87.358.71—
20252432279.87.358.71—
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201500000023-35 mpg combined
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Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody styleCylindersDisplacementFuel typeTransmissionDrivetrainengineHorsepowerTorqueEngine configuration
2026suv42.0PremiumAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DriveCylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium———
2025suv42.0PremiumAutomated Manual Transmission (AMT)All-Wheel DriveCylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium———
2024suv———AutomaticFWD/Front-Wheel Drive————
2023suv———Automatic—————
2022suv———AutomaticFWD/Front-Wheel Drive————
2021suv———AutomaticFWD/Front-Wheel Drive————
2020————AutomaticFWD/Front-Wheel Drive————
2019—————FWD/Front-Wheel Drive————
2018—————FWD/Front-Wheel Drive————
2017suv—————————
2016crossover—————————
2015crossover—————Horsepower: 121-208 hp, Torque: 118-192 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4121-208 hp118-192 lb-ftInline-4
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Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available.

YearmsrppricingSeriesBase priceNotecurrencyBase MSRPMSRP rangeConfidencenotesSourceestimatedAt
2026————————————
2025—Series: SE ALL4SE ALL4—————————
2024—Series: Cooper SCooper S—————————
2023—Series: Cooper S ALL4Cooper S ALL4—————————
2022—Series: Cooper SCooper S—————————
2021—Base price: $31,900, Series: Cooper S, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 PlayerCooper S$31,900HD Radio, Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player———————
2020—Base price: $41,400, Series: CooperCooper$41,400————————
2019—Base price: $37,900, Series: Cooper SCooper S$37,900————————
2018—Base price: $37,900, Series: Cooper SCooper S$37,900————————
2017————————————
2016————————————
2015currency: USD, Base MSRP: $22,750, MSRP range: $22,750 - $35,350, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Original MSRP for 2015 models., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/12/2026————USD$22,750$22,750 - $35,3500.9Original MSRP for 2015 models.llm_estimate6/12/2026
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Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

YearSeatsDoorsCargo (L)Cargo (cu ft)bodyAndInteriormechanicalKeyless ignitionSeat rowsSteering locationAxlesWheelsWheelbaseFront wheelRear wheelTurboEntertainment system
2026————————————————
20255———Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2—Standard2————————
20245———Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2—Standard2————————
20235———Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2—Standard2————————
20225———Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2—Standard2————————
202154——Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.1, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17Standard2Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24105.11717——
20205———Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Turbo: Yes, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.1, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17Standard2Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24105.11717Yes—
20195———Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.1, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17Standard2Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24105.11717—CD + Stereo
201854——Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.1, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17Standard2Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24105.11717——
20175———Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.1, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17Standard2Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24105.11717——
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Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearRated vehicleabsnhtsaSafetyRatingsesctractionControladaptiveCruiseControlautoBrakeforwardCollisionWarningblindSpotMonitoringlaneDepartureWarningrearCamerarearCrossTrafficAlertparkAssistadaptiveDrivingBeamautoReverseSystemFrontal crashSide crashtpmspedestrianAeb
20262026 MINI COUNTRYMAN 5 HB N/A AWDstandardRated vehicle: 2026 MINI COUNTRYMAN 5 HB N/A AWD————————————————
2025—standard—standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard————
20242024 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWDstandardFrontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rated vehicle: 2024 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWDstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandard—standardstandard—standardstandardstandard45standardstandard
20232023 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWDstandardFrontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rated vehicle: 2023 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWDstandardstandard—standardstandard—standardstandard—optionalstandardstandard45standard—
20222022 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWDstandardRated vehicle: 2022 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWDstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandard——standard—optional—standard——standard—
20212021 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWDstandardRated vehicle: 2021 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWDstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandard——standard—optionalstandardstandard——standard—
20202020 Mini Countryman 5 HB FWDstandardRated vehicle: 2020 Mini Countryman 5 HB FWDstandardstandardoptionalstandard———standard—optionalstandardstandard——standard—
20192019 Mini Countryman 5 HB FWDstandardRated vehicle: 2019 Mini Countryman 5 HB FWDstandardstandardoptionaloptionaloptional——standard—optionaloptionalstandard——standard—
20182018 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWDstandardRated vehicle: 2018 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWDstandardstandardoptionaloptionaloptional——standard—optionaloptionalstandard——standard—
2017—standard—standardstandardstandardstandardstandard——standard——standardstandard——standard—
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Technology & electrification

Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.

YearevBattery typeDrive unit
2026———
2025Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion, Drive unit: Dual MotorLithium-Ion/Li-IonDual Motor
2024———
2023———
2022———
2021———
2020———
2019———
2018———
2017———
2016———
2015———
2014———
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2012———
2011———

Model year reports

2026

Newest
Open report

The 2026 MINI Countryman presents a clean slate with no reported recalls or complaints, earning an 'Excellent' public reliability verdict.

2025

Open report

The 2025 MINI Countryman presents an average reliability profile, but buyers must prioritize confirming completion of critical safety recalls related to its braking and airbag systems.

2024

Open report

The 2024 MINI Countryman presents a strong initial ownership proposition with no recalls or consumer complaints logged.

2023

Open report

The 2023 MINI Countryman presents an exceptionally clean ownership record with zero recalls and zero consumer complaints, pointing to outstanding initial reliability and safety.

2022

Open report

The 2022 MINI Countryman presents a clean slate with no recalls or complaints logged, earning an 'Excellent' reliability verdict.

2021

Open report

The 2021 MINI Countryman presents an average reliability profile.

2020

Open report

The 2020 MINI Countryman presents a mixed reliability picture.

2019

Open report

The 2019 MINI Countryman presents a mixed reliability picture.

2018

Open report

The 2018 MINI Countryman earns a 'Good' reliability verdict, but buyers must confirm a critical fuel leak risk recall has been addressed.

2017

Open report

The 2017 MINI Countryman presents an average reliability profile, with a critical fuel system recall demanding thorough inspection.

2016

Open report

The 2016 MINI Countryman presents an average reliability profile.

2015

Open report

The 2015 MINI Countryman presents an excellent reliability profile, bolstered by a high public score and a notable absence of recalls and complaints.

2014

Open report

The 2014 MINI Countryman presents an average reliability profile, with a strong deterministic score overshadowed by a lack of public complaint and recall data.

2013

Open report

The 2013 MINI Countryman presents an excellent reliability record, supported by zero recalls and complaints in the available data.

2012

Open report

The 2012 MINI Countryman presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints logged.

2011

Open report

The 2011 MINI Countryman presents an excellent reliability record, with zero recalls and zero complaints logged.

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the MINI Countryman?

Carfocal currently has 16 published Countryman reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 MINI Countryman presents a clean slate with no reported recalls or complaints, earning an 'Excellent' public reliability verdict.

Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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Is the MINI Countryman reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every MINI Countryman. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mini countryman presents a clean slate with no reported recalls or complaints, earning an 'excellent' public reliability verdict. and the 2026 mini countryman's value proposition is currently strong due to its pristine reliability record and 'excellent' public verdict. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the MINI Countryman?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.

Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.

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Supporting data
Published guides
16
Years tracked
16
Data sources
NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints

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