Engine repair for a 2012 MINI Countryman
Engine repair for the 2012 MINI Countryman: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 7.9 to 9.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 MINI Countryman for engine repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2012 MINI Countryman: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,750 | US$2,950 | US$2,950 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,766 | $2,906 | $2,976 | $3,010 | $3,080 | $3,186 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 MINI Countryman
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 79 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (39), electrical system (17) and air bags (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V248000 | 2018-04-18 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair for the 2012 MINI Countryman
Engine repair for your 2012 MINI Countryman: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
About your Countryman
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. If you have the service history of your Countryman, have it ready for the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Countryman. Power comes from the 1.6L 4-cylinder, driving through a 6-speed manual.
What to send us
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
Your rental while you wait
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Small things that help
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter.
What to ask
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Talk to a person
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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