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2005 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 256 repairs.
2005 Mini Hardtop electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 73000 mi US $1752 |
Reverse lights - previous mechanic left unplugged |
| 84000 mi US $380 |
Pass seat weight sensor pad (airbag sensor) bad. This is the 3rd needing replacement since car was purchased new |
| 87000 mi US $350 |
Replaced alternator because bad pulley bearing making noise. Also replaced serpentine belt. Replaced alternator, bad pulley bearing. Also replaced serpentine belt |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 100000 mi US $139 |
Battery died and replaced it. |
| 122000 mi | Had airbag sensor replaced in the passenger seat under recall. It didn't didn't always recognize that there was a person in the seat. |
| 71100 mi US $900 |
broken connection at rear of fuse box |
| 81000 mi US $160 |
alternator failed. replaced with new timing belt |
| 91300 mi US $750 |
Replaced dead Battery. |
| 15000 mi | Defective car alarm system replaced. |
| 20600 mi | Front driver seat replaced; seat heater was overheating seat temperature to 160 degrees F. |
| 84000 mi US $1100 |
Driver door would not open from inside, key fob didn't unlock driver door, and window rolled up/down badly. Replaced whole door latch assembly. |
| 100000 mi US $306 |
Replaced Head lamp and head lamp ignitor |
| 60000 mi US $800 |
AC leak, not working |
| 137000 mi US $800 |
A/C leak. Recharged and diagnostic fluid added. Cruise control not working. Bad clutch sensor. |
| 78000 mi US $1200 |
Airbag sensor in passenger seat went bad. Replaced seat bottom. |
| 80000 mi US $400 |
Alternator failed. |
| 50000 mi | Air conditioning fan motor squealed at moderate to high speed. |
| 77000 mi US $200 |
Passengers side door lock actuator failed. replaced under extended warranty. |
| 45260 mi | Dome light shorted out. |
| 114700 mi | Passenger side power window motor failure. Ran diagnostics, checked fuses and nothing wrong indicated. Fixed using the "Fonzie method". A couple of good hard bangs on the door panel where the motor was mounted. |
| 34000 mi | Had to replace passenger seat air-bag sensor, light was on. |
| 23200 mi US $250 |
Same fault as before. Shop realized battery was the original 7 year old one. Replaced it. |
| 76000 mi US $1200 |
Dash lights would not shut off regardless of headlight or ignition position. Dealer diagnosed internally shorted control module and replaced - $750. Remote locks also would not work, replaced receiver - $450 Dash lights would not shut off regardless of headlight or ignition position. Dealer diagnosed internally shorted control module and replaced - $750. Remote locks also would not work, replaced receiver - $450 |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 26040 mi C $1200 |
air bag light on as weight sensor on passenger seat not working replaced wieght sensor |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 44640 mi C $150 |
switch to open hatch, took water or humidity, had a short, unable to open |
| 42780 mi | gas and temp. meter was not reading |
| 85000 mi US $500 |
Reset tire pressure warning sensor light, cleaned reset swithch for same. |
| 88000 mi US $50 |
purchased tire pressure monitor reset switch at dealer, replaced myself |
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