Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Cooper Countryman.
The 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman is a passenger car equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. This model year represents a significant improvement in the vehicle's reliability trajectory, recording just 18 owner complaints compared to the model's peak of 118 complaints in 2012, with the Electrical System and Engine areas comprising the primary complaint categories. With one recall issued for the model year, the 2016 Countryman stands as the lowest-complaint year in the model's history from 2011 to 2016, suggesting notably improved build quality and customer satisfaction relative to earlier iterations.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 11427622446. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11427622446 |
| Engine air filter | 13717568728 alt 13717561235 |
| Spark plug | 12122293697 alt 12122158165 |
| Battery | 61217575326 alt 61217571896 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A87CC6 |
| Thermostat | 11518613803 alt 11518613804 |
| Cabin air filter | 64319127516 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Overall length | 151.2 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2606 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 59.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 25 / 29 / 27 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 6.3 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Power Steering Fluid | Pentosin CHF11S |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 9 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 18.4 |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.3 |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0-22.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 23.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | Use new nut and tighten to 134.0 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | Use new nut and tighten to 134.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-2 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Spark Plug Gap | Not adjustable in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 14.8-19.2 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.05-1.10 lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 140R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 480 cca |
| Pressure Test | 22 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 18-22 psi |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 26; Rear: 103 /; Front: 26; Rear: 22- |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 81; Rear: 74 Use; Front: 84; Rear: 74 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Stamped on rotor |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish | Stamped on rotor |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: 130 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90 degrees Step 3: 180 | 22 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.
| 1 | M10 Bolts | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | M10 Bolts | 90 degrees |
| 3 | M10 Bolts | 90 degrees |
| 4 | M8X95 Bolts | 11 ft. lbs |
| 5 | M8X95 Bolts | 90 degrees |
| 6 | M8X95 Bolts | 90 degrees |
| 7 | M8X35 Bolts | 22 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 66.0 ft. lbs. | 66 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 180 degrees | 180 degrees |
| 1 | 6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90 | 6 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150 | 37 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman sits at the end of this generation’s federal record with the lowest complaint volume in the set—18 complaints—down from 53 in 2015 and well below the 2012 peak of 118. It also carries just one recall and zero investigations, compared with six to seven recalls and two investigations in 2014 and 2015, and its 35 TSBs are a fraction of the 395–439 logged in those peak years. Reported complaint categories are limited to two each for electrical system, engine, and air bags, plus one crash and four fire complaints; the data does not specify root causes for the fire incidents. This downward trend suggests the 2016 model benefited from running changes late in the generation, making it the cleanest year in the provided sequence. Still, prospective buyers should verify the single recall was completed and investigate any electrical, engine, air-bag, or fire-related service history. Overall, the 2016 Countryman looks like a comparatively good used-car bet within this generation, assuming a documented maintenance and recall record.
All 18 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 35 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| M010424 | 2024-08-12 | Power Train | For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector… |
| M640116 | 2024-01-19 | Structure | Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet. |
| M511616 | 2023-11-02 | Structure | Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch… |
| M610607 | 2023-10-25 | Electrical System | MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result… |
| M360119 | 2021-12-01 | Equipment | New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new… |
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EPA figures are 25 city / 29 highway / 27 combined mpg.