Model year guide

2017 Mini Countryman

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Mini Countryman is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

2017 Mini Countryman — representative photo
Representative photo

2017 Mini Countryman at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints7

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

2017 Mini Countryman recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #18V557000 · 23/08/2018

BMW 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.

Fix: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Trailer Hitches NHTSA Campaign #17E051000 · 17/09/2017

Curt 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.

Fix: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. 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.

2017 Mini Countryman common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — 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.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
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.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Latches/locks/linkages
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Dimensions & weight

Length
169.7 in
Width
71.7 in
Height
61.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Curb weight
3,300–3,629 lb
Front track
62.2 in
Rear track
62.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2017 Mini Countryman — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2017 Mini Countryman. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Label

Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: Thi…

Transport Canada #2024544 · Aug 2024

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2017 Mini Countryman vehicles on record

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Other Mini Countryman model years

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2017 Mini Countryman — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Mini Countryman have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Mini 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 done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mini Countryman?

Across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, steering, fuel system.

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