Mini Countryman 2016

2016 Mini Countryman: what owners report

• German TÜV reports find oil leaks on first-generation cars, common by around eleven years, plus rear-light defects from the third inspection.2010–2016
• A German used-car guide says first-generation timing chains stretch early, heard as a rattle at start-up, and can end in engine damage; one UK owner warns of it and another reports a failed timing drive.2010–2016
• Two UK owners call the ride harsh at times or uncomfortable in the back, and one mentions tyre noise at motorway speeds.2012–2019
• Fun, sporty handling is the most common praise: five of ten US 2012 owners, six of ten US 2018 owners and three UK owners single it out.2012–2019