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2013 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 60 repairs.
2013 Mini Hardtop repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Mini Hardtop
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| Mini Hardtop in New York, United States Oct 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201759000 miUS $300 | Clunking in rear suspension over bumps | ||
2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 211hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201612300 mi | Right fuel level sensor was faulty, replaced under warranty | ||
| Jul 201723919 mi | Reported loud brake squeal when braking in reverse. Dealer found front rotors were below minimum thickness and replaced both front rotors/pads. Covered under warranty | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Illinois, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 201615000 miUS $120 | Rear sunroof rattled badly over bumps especially when opened. Dealer diagnosed bad linkage, replaced entire rear sunroof cassette assembly. Water pump was squealing, pulley for water pump had been replaced previously didn't solve problem. Dealer diagnosed faulty water pump and replaced. Stereo exhibited occasional problems connecting to phone for music via bluetooth, sometimes blanked out. On dealer test drive, stereo blanked out completely. Turbo exhibited rattle noise on deceleration between 1800-2200 RPM. Noise was considered normal. However dealer suggested reprogramming engine ECU to latest firmware. Dealer noticed water drains in roof were separating, repaired drains as part of preventative maintenance when replacing sunroof. | ||
2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 201512400 mi | Sunroof interior screen was sticking and squeaking when opened and closed. The screen and mechanism were replaced under warranty. Outside door latch was sticky making the door difficult to open. The door latch mechanism required lubrication. | ||
| Jan 201729760 miC $380 | Took car for an oil change. Had to replace the alternator belt. Dealership provided old part for inspection. Belt was cracking in multiple places. Also told the front brake pads & rotors need replacing. Will update after repairs completed. | ||
| Dec 201740300 miC $120 | Battery needed replacing. | ||
| Nov 202156420 miC $455 | Drains for sunroof were crimped causing them to backup into the interior. Took 3 days to dry out. | ||
2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Minnesota, United States Feb 2017 - Apr 2020 | |||
| May 201860000 miUS $180 | A/C stopped working, blowing hot air. Shop checked, system pressure OK, compressor OK, found Relay not getting power. ECU showing error stating cooling fan tripped, reset, checked all electrical systems, A/C now working properly. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Nevada, United States Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 202058073 miUS $140 | Coils and plugs | ||
2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Iowa, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 201876000 miUS $50 | Replaced all four spark plugs and one coil. Replace Reservoir cooling supply hose | ||
| Sep 201876000 miUS $5000 | Replace engine due to head gasket failure | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Tennessee, United States May 2016 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Jan 2017 | Front suspension clunk when going over uneven bumps. Diagnosed as failed front stabilizer bar bushings. Dealer replaced all front stabilizer bar bushings and clunk is gone. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Arizona, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 201512000 mi | Battery failed load test. Battery replaced and registered to MINI under vehicle warranty at no cost to me. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Aug 201426400 mi | Low oil pressure warning at low idle. Replaced oil pump | ||
| Jan 201516700 mi | Was in for normal maintenance, mechanics noticed water pump leaking and replaced. | ||
| Dec 201548000 mi | Small coolant leak. Replaced a hose or two I think. | ||
| Feb 2021100000 miUS $500 | Typical thermostat leak. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Jersey, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 20149000 mi | High-pressure fuel pump failed suddenly at 8,500 miles; was replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201522000 miUS $1400 | Driver's door latch replaced. Second 2-hour round trip required because dealership incorrectly installed a part, causing driver's window to malfunction. | ||
| Jul 201633500 mi | Two (2) ignition coil packs failed simultaneously, making car inoperable. Broke down on road; had to be flat-bedded to the dealership. | ||
| Aug 201633000 mi | Two (2) spark plugs were badly fouled due to previous ignition coil pack failures; dealership failed to replace the plugs at the same time as the coil packs. | ||
| Jun 201739500 miUS $1500 | 4-wheel alignment | ||
| Jun 201852000 miUS $321 | Original battery was still functional, but getting old @ 5 years and 52k miles. | ||
| Jun 202287000 miUS $1300 | Front wheel bearing was making a loud droning noise; was worn out and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201415000 mi | Trim piece on top of driver's seat broke. Dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201742000 miUS $130 | Side turn signal lens clip broken. No idea how, possibly automatic car wash. Owner purchased replacement part from dealer and installed himself. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Illinois, United States Dec 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Aug 201527100 mi | Radio wouldn't turn off even with the car physically off until resetting the battery.rnrnTook two trips as when I first brought it in 'they couldn't replicate it'. Second time I drove it there with the issue and they replaced the head unit | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20167700 mi | Electrical system failed in total. Car towed to dealership. Computer and battery replaced. Failure likely caused by not driving enough to charge and maintain battery. | ||
2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Nevada, United States May 2013 - May 2016 | |||
| Dec 201424000 mi | 1 of the right rear brake lights was out. Per dealer it wasn't a bulb issue and they replaced entire taillight unit under warranty. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 201739500 mi | Fuel qty sensors failed. Both sensors replaced. Seven exterior lamps not working | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201419000 mi | faulty radiator | ||
| Mar 201528000 mi | USB port began to fail. | ||
| Jul 201534000 mi | Car losing power Window previously repaired would not go up intermittently . | ||
| Aug 201535000 mi | speaker was failing | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New York, United States Aug 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Mar 201534000 mi | radio died/bluetooth problem. replaced under warranty | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201729466 miUS $279 | Two front tires replaced due to irreparable leaks. | ||
| Dec 202152717 miUS $357 | Hood latch failed. Replaced latch | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Aug 201534000 mi | Trim peeling off shift knob. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Aug 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201524000 mi | Oil leaking onto engine | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201310000 mi | Passenger door difficult to open. Repaired via warranty work - re routed cables inside door. | ||
| Aug 201768000 miUS $600 | They replaced the spark plugs (at no cost) and the control modules (paid for). | ||
| May 201878000 miUS $1900 | Replaced one damaged strut and the other to keep them equal on wear. Line had slow leak - replaced and recharged system. | ||
| Mar 202196000 miUS $4500 | Lost power - water pump went (under warranty). Heads were damaged (not covered under warranty). | ||
2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Nevada, United States Feb 2014 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Sep 201626000 mi | Finish was coming off the steering wheel buttons for radio and cruise control. | ||
| Nov 201735000 miUS $600 | Tires replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Jersey, United States Jul 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 201746000 miUS $50 | Repaired leaking axle seals under CPO warranty | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Missouri, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Sep 201742000 miUS $200 | Identify rattles from trunk/hatch area, and from front windshield. Trunk hinges were lubricated, striker plate location tweaked. Hatch no longer sits flush, still rattles/creaks over larger bumps. | ||
| Oct 201744000 miUS $150 | Rattles at windshield and at trunk were diagnosed and repaired. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 20135066 mi | Replace catalytic converter | ||
| Jul 201418300 mi | Remote key stopped working to unlock - remote receiver in rear view mirror replaced | ||
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