2017 Mini Countryman: common problems and reliability
An average Countryman year.
7 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Countryman?The 2017 Mini Countryman has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and steering.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Mini Countryman vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Countryman years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Countryman?
Across the 16 Countryman model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2023) to 354 (2013). With 7 complaints, the 2017 Countryman sits below the model's median of 19.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 Countryman
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 18V557000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. 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.
trailer hitches
Campaign 17E051000Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. 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.
What owners say across generations
\nSentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Countryman. See the full Countryman owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Countryman listings typically run $13,189–$22,581.
Other Countryman model years
Compare every Countryman year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.
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