2011 Mini Convertible Mini Convertible 2011

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2011 Mini Convertible repairs by problem area

Engine (59%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (7%)

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2011 Mini Convertible engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (53%)

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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.

2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

7000 mi Computer threw an engine-trouble false alarm and put the engine into low-power "limp-home mode". Diagnosed at dealer -- computer board replaced. 
32600 mi

US $800
Replaced all coils and plugs. Coil failure 
33200 mi

US $700
Coils failed, replaced all coils and plugs 

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2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

18600 mi ECU would think car was over heating so the low speed fan would engage and stay on up to 10 min after shutting the car off. In this time you could not start the car. There was a bulletin but not a full recall for this known issue. 
36580 mi

€200
Engine Stumble under acceleration. 1st trip-2 fuel injectors(3 days2nd Trip-(morning after pick up,in shop for 15 days) They changed the HP Fuel Pump, Cleaned the valves, finally changed fuel line from pump to injectors(fixed issue) 
93550 mi

€259
DMTL pump Change 
102300 mi

€670
High Pressure Fuel Pump 

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2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

57000 mi

US $2000
Timing chain stretched, replaced chain, tensioner, and guides. Thermostat failed. Replaced entire thermostat housing and flushed coolant. 
19000 mi oil pump solenoid leaking, replaced along with wiring harnass and thermostat 
19500 mi engine check engine light gas cap light on, something replaced in fuel system 
9000 mi The temperature sensor for the engine had to be replaced. 
10300 mi Solenoid valve was leaking. When dealer repaired it they damaged the oil pan. Replaced oil pan.  2 weeks later the replaced solenoid valve failed and was replaced again. 
13900 mi Took in for routine maintenance. They determined that the heat sensor was bad again. Replaced. 
29000 mi

US $2500
Oil leak, replace defective gasket 

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2011 Mini Convertible Engine Problems

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