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Buying a used 2018 MINI Countryman? Check these 2 recalls first
Both recalls concern crash protection rather than drivability: a Curt trailer hitch that may separate, which matters only if the car was fitted with one, and a missing fuel pump crash protection plate. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Eleven unverified owner complaints are on file with NHTSA, with no crashes, fires or injuries reported; steering, engine and service brakes are the recurring areas alongside uncategorized reports.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Check whether a Curt trailer hitch is installed and, if so, that it was remedied
- Confirm the fuel pump crash protection plate was installed
- Ask about steering, engine and brake repair history given those complaint areas
- Open recalls are repaired free at any MINI dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 MINI Countryman
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Curt trailer hitch on Mini Clubman, Countryman may separate | Trailer Hitches | high |
| MINI Countryman missing fuel pump crash protection plate | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
11 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | None found |
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Brakes | 2 | None found |
| Electrical System | 2 | None found |
| Fuel System | 1 | Yes |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | None found |