Model year guide

2012 Mini cooper s countryman

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Mini cooper s countryman is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

2012 Mini cooper s countryman — representative photo
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2012 Mini cooper s countryman at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints49
Combined28 mpg
Typical price$9,565

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Mini cooper s countryman recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger NHTSA Campaign #18V248000 · 18/04/2018

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadst…

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receiv…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Mini cooper s countryman common problems

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Latches/locks/linkages
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2012 Mini cooper s countryman MPG & running costs

Combined28 mpg
City26 mpg
Highway32 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,950

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2012 Mini cooper s countryman worth?

Low
$5,900
Typical price
$9,565
High
$11,995

From 6 comparable 2012 Mini cooper s countryman listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Mini cooper s countryman costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,750
Fuel only$14,750
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Mini cooper s countryman trims & engines on record

Engines
1.6L 4-cyl 181 hp

2012 Mini cooper s countryman vehicles on record

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2012 Mini cooper s countryman — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Mini cooper s countryman have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Mini cooper s countryman. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mini cooper s countryman?

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine, air bags.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Mini cooper s countryman get?

The 2012 Mini cooper s countryman has a U.S. EPA estimate of 28 mpg combined (26 city / 32 highway).

How much is a 2012 Mini cooper s countryman worth?

Comparable 2012 Mini cooper s countryman listings run roughly $5,900–$11,995, typically around $9,565 (from 6 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.