2007 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2007

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2007 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area

Engine (66%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Mini Hardtop problem?

Chart based on 164 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2007 Mini Hardtop.

2007 Mini Hardtop body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (64%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

2000 mi Fog Light needed to be replaced because it stopped working. There was a warning light for it. We hoped a new car would not have this many issues. 

Return to top

2007 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

1824 mi Discoloration of Steering Wheel - Reconditioned the leather 
10371 mi Loose lower dashboard panel on the driver's side - refastened by dealer. 
24000 mi chrome on shift knob started flaking off, replaced under warranty. 
25000 mi

US $258
Misc. warranty items -- nothing really worth mentioning. Trim pieces coming undone, rattles, etc. General items that I mentioned to have addressed just as the warranty is expiring November 2011. 
26000 mi Still making rattling noise. Sunroof was out of alignment. Realigned and lubed. Minor maintenance performed. Frustrating as it was in last month for other maintenance but the maintenance light didn't indicate that. 
27280 mi Sunroof rattle 
91000 mi

US $1100
Clearcoat was peeling off near windshield spray nozzle on hood and rear hatch door, and one other spot on the hood. 
95000 mi

US $900
Sunroof would not open (after a long period of intermittent problems). Required removal and repair. 
20000 mi repaired sunroof shades (twice) for both back and front shades 
29000 mi When sold still had continuing problems with the sunroof where I had to push up on the window while pushing the open switch to open it up. 

Return to top

2007 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

57000 mi

US $1100
Had to have the Panoramic rood replaced. I have since traded the Cooper for another Camry. I will NEVER own another Mini with the Panoramic roof. THEY ARE JUNK. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Mini models.

2007 Mini Hardtop Body Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2007 Mini Hardtop problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.