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Is the 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman reliable?

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John Castro

Published Feb 10, 2026

Is the 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman reliable?

The Mini Countryman has an above-average reliability rating of four out of five from J.D. Power.

What engine is in a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman?

Acceleration and Power. The base Cooper Countryman has a 121 horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. The Cooper S Countryman and John Cooper Works Countryman models have turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines that make 181 and 208 horsepower, respectively.

Is the Mini Cooper Countryman a reliable car?

The Mini Cooper Countryman Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 19th out of 21 for subcompact cars. The average annual repair cost is $880 which means it has higher than average ownership costs.

What goes wrong with MINI Countryman?

What are the most common problems with a used Mini Countryman hatchback? Petrol Countrymen have been known to suffer with stretching timing chains if they’re run low on oil. Another reason to check the oil level regularly is that Countrymen are known to suffer with oil leaks, often from the oil pump solenoid valve.

What year MINI Countryman should be avoided?

Despite the fact that most MINI Countryman models are extremely reliable, the 2011, 2012, and 2013 year models have serious safety hazards. We recommend avoiding these year models as they have been reported as having engine failures, fires, and other perilous defects.

How many miles will a Mini Countryman last?

A Mini Cooper can last between 200,000 – 250,000 miles on average when properly maintained and driven conservatively. If you were to drive 15,000 miles per year, a Mini should provide 13 – 17 years of service before requiring uneconomical repairs or breaking down.

How much does a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman weigh?

2,954 to 3,263 lbs
2013 MINI Cooper Countryman/Curb weight

How long do mini Countrymans last?

What year Mini Cooper Countryman should be avoided?

Which year MINI Countryman is best?

Recommended Mini Cooper Countryman model years CoPilot highly recommends model years 2010 and 2014 through 2020. Consumer Reports isn’t so enthusiastic about the Countryman and typically gives it low to average reliability ratings. In fact, most model years score only 1 to 3 in reliability.