Verdict
2013 Mini Countryman: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2013 Mini Countryman — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 94 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 51% of 2013 SUVs. Electrical System leads the reports (37%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2013 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
94
Reports to NHTSA, 2013
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
No data
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 51% of 2013 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2013 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (37% of 94 reports), followed by air bags (18%).
+ 7 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 94 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11621760, ODI 11609881, ODI 11595123, ODI 11576036, ODI 11575352.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
No EPA fuel-economy record is available for this model year. Some trims and older vehicles were not tested or are not in the current EPA feed.
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2013 Mini Countryman: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2013 Mini Countryman?
Owners filed 94 NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Mini Countryman — more complaints than 51% of comparable 2013 SUVs, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2013 Mini Countryman?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (37% of complaints) and air bags (18%).
How many recalls does the 2013 Mini Countryman have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2013 Mini Countryman as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Mini Countryman get?
EPA fuel-economy figures for the 2013 Mini Countryman aren't available yet.