Table 1 shows two common visibility related problems of the 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiper problems | |
| Sun/moon Roof Assembly problems |
Our brand new, 2014 Mini countryman with 100 miles developed a fracture in its windshield with no apparent or observed cause. We believe that this is due to a design or engineering defect. The fracture is located in the bottom corner of the windshield on the driver-side. It is approximately 8 inches long and reaches the base of the windshield.
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that water was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact stated that water was dripping on and into other electrical systems, causing malfunctions of the brake light and lights on the instrument panel. The water caused sizzling sounds and burning odors from other electrical controls. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system). The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.