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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.
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.
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.
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