| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 Mini Convertible repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (30%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 20 repairs.
2005 Mini Convertible repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 201175000 miUS $250 | Electrical systems intermitent failure from body control module. The system would fault but the car would start, however half the car would not be working. This is caused by a water intrusion issue in the left foot kick panel. | ||
| May 201291000 miUS $4500 | Engine cradle replacement, right lower A-arm, right tie rod and end, ball joint, etc. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201373000 miUS $600 | bushings replaced | ||
| Mini Convertible in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 201270500 miUS $300 | O2 sensor inop | ||
| Mini Convertible in Netherlands Dec 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Mar 201581840 mi€550 | Brake lines rusted away | ||
| Mini Convertible in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201722328 miUS $568 | Replace worn front brake pads and rotors. | ||
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201062000 miUS $500 | sunroof "tray" cables broke and entire tray mechanism had to be replaced | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200949000 mi | Convertible top wouldnt lower. Removed top, replaced cables (out of allignment) reinstalled top.. | ||
| Mar 200949000 mi | Rear calipers gripping: replaced worn seal in cylinder. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jun 201037000 miUS $500 | Power steering pump failed. Pump removed, sent off for refurb, and replaced. | ||
| Oct 201042000 miUS $400 | Power steering pump replaced. Removed, sent for rebuild, and reinstalled. | ||
| Mar 201248000 miUS $15 | replace ball joints + alignment replaced rocker cover gasket | ||
| Apr 201248200 miUS $130 | Replaced leaking PS hoses. Replaced dead battery | ||
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2015198000 miUS $161 | The car wouldn't start. The battery needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mini Convertible in North Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201063500 mi | convertible top replaced due to mechanical problems convertible top replaced due to mechanical problems | ||
| Mini Convertible in Washington, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Oct 200926000 mi | Thermostat gasket failure, caused by car not being used all winter. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Connecticut, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201582000 miUS $150 | The convertible top would not go down. brought it to a mini specialist to fix if easy. after $150 still not working. sold car | ||
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