| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2009 Mini Convertible repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (34%)
Other (9%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 58 repairs.
2009 Mini Convertible body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (73%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 5580 mi | Convertible top not aligning properly with A pillar when closing |
| 7440 mi | Soft top pulling away from body of car at top of rear fender. dealer found TSB...installed repair kits to top on both sides |
| 10540 mi | Plastic trim on roof above side window was broken on one end and rattling badly |
| 13020 mi | Replaced broken interior plastic trim along top of passenger side window |
| 8000 mi | Broken interior bracket which holds convertible top flush against body of car. Known issue with 2009 convertibles |
| 9000 mi | Parts ordered to fix convertible top came in and repaired on 2nd visit. |
| 10000 mi | Driver door leaking water into interior. One week after repair, leak reappeared. Going back to dealership. |
| 10500 mi | Leaking driver side door seal. Dealership cannot find problem. Still is leaking. Will need to go back to dealership in the future. |
| 59200 mi US $450 |
Convertible top not going down |
| 60000 mi | Convertible top |
| 11000 mi | convertible top between body and fabric separated driver side, essentially the c pillar. dealer added new convertible supports on both sides gasket that wraps around door would not seat correctly and prevented door from closing correctly. gasket replaced for both doors. |
| 26000 mi | Couldn't close door as door seal would come loose. New adhesive being distributed by MINI. |
| 53000 mi US $700 |
Convertible roof rattle. Trim piece of convertible roof replaced. |
| 64000 mi US $250 |
Convertible would not close. Adjusted to get it to close correctly. |
| 66000 mi US $300 |
Trunk door was retaining water and shorted out the lock. Replace harness, removed drain plugs that were supposed to be removed at port. |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 92400 mi | Convertible top would not retract properly. Dealership could not repair. |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 1000 mi | Door Gasket replacement - Well Known early build R56 problem. Broken Arm Rest sliding cover. |
| 19000 mi | Car is one year old and now on third convertible top. Well known problem with 09 & 10. BMW supposedly has a real fix installed along with the new top this time. We will see. |
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