There are 1 owner-reported steering complaints for the 2017 MINI Countrymanin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
Grinding noise near the front axis especially during tight corners when parking. Mechanics looked at it and saying the steering gear issue.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026