NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Mini Countryman
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Mini Countryman is a subcompact crossover SUV, not a sedan, that punches above its footprint with a sporty European character and premium pretensions. Positioned as Mini's largest and most practical model, it targets urban professionals and small families who want distinctive styling, a go-anywhere attitude, and the cachet of the Mini brand without sacrificing everyday usability.
The 2023 Mini Countryman earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally praise the Mini Countryman for its engaging driving dynamics, upscale interior feel, and distinctive styling that sets it apart in the subcompact crossover segment. Most acknowledge it offers more practicality than other Mini models. Common criticisms tend to center on a snug rear seat, a tech interface that divides opinion, and a price point that climbs quickly with options.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18380
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.