Table 1 shows one common exterior lighting related problems of the 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems |
My 2012 Mini countryman (r60) experienced a complete electrical shutdown and engine failure while operating due to a severe manufacturing defect. Authorized dealership jackie cooper Mini of edmond diagnosed the vehicle under ro# [xxx] and confirmed in writing that the "jbe electronic connectors are heavily corroded" and "the frm has water/corrosion damage," providing a repair estimate of $4,700 (including a specific $1,055. 84 charge to replace the frm and clean the sunroof drains). Water entering the footwell area through defective, shrinking sunroof drainage structures is the exact identical failure mechanism, component (frm3 module), and extreme safety/fire hazard covered under mandatory safety recall NHTSA campaign 23v-337. However, Mini has improperly excluded the r60 countryman model from active coverage despite it utilizing the identical electrical infrastructure and drainage engineering layout. Releasing this vehicle into traffic presents a catastrophic risk of a highway vehicle fire or sudden total loss of vehicle control and lighting at high speeds. Nhtsa must expand recall 23v-337 to include the 2012 Mini countryman to protect consumers from these documented structural water-ingress fires. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
There is a recall existing for my car, by VIN mine is not included, however I have the exact same problem. Water in the driver side foot well electrical panel which has caused a fault in the lighting, hazard lights, and battery issue. The car cannot be driven because the hazard lights and daytime running lights will not turn off even with the key out. Running out the battery in the process. The mechanic found water and corrosion inside the electrical housing.
When the vehicle computer detects low voltage all turn signals, lights and instrument cluster immediately fail and do not turn back on. The foot well module (fwm) or foot rest module (frm) computer becomes corrupt and deletes data from the module. This becomes a major safety hazard as a nighttime failure occurred causing several near accidents due to inability to signal to other vehicles. This is a known issue with Mini and they released an extended service bulletin knowing the factory footrest modules were manufactured incorrectly. Vehicles falling outside the initial warranty period are prone to safety risks when this occurs.
My 2012 Mini countryman has had failed signal lighting. My dealer has diagnosed the issue as a failed frm module which I have been informed that NHTSA issued in conjunction with Mini USA a warranty extension to service this module's failure. While as an owner of this car for the past 9 years, I received not notice from Mini. I recently appealed for warranty coverage of this part. Mini USA has denied coverage of my failed frm module stating the warranty was only good for 10 years from in-service date. My vehicle went in-service 8/12/2012, or ten years and ten months. Mini is adamantly denying good will to replace this part and my car is off the road do to no working turn signals.