| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (36%)
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.
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 37000 mi US $50 |
Wheel speed sensor failed |
| 84000 mi US $380 |
Failure of speed sensor in driver side wheel hub |
| 87000 mi US $350 |
Replaced Master Cyl and fluids. The brake pedal was on the floor. Brakes were not firm, replaced rear caliper Replaced Master Cyl and fluids |
| 88000 mi US $300 |
Brake power booster, spark plugs, oil and trans fluid |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 95000 mi US $600 |
The Parking Brake cable from the Hand Brake to the rear junction broke. The mechanic billed me for replacing the parking brake cable to each rear wheel ($180 in parts) and 3 hours labor. |
| 114248 mi US $281 |
Parking brake wouldn't hold. Replace the parking brake cable |
| 82200 mi US $5 |
replaced pads, rotors, brake lines and rear brake caliper |
| 70300 mi US $20 |
ABS, Traction Control, Low Tire lights came on indicating a bad speed sensor. Isolated the wheel by testing the resistance of each at the ABS module. Replace the driver's side front sensor and lights gone. Probably caused by bearing fail. |
| 130000 mi US $500 |
ABS sensor in wheel malfunctioned and had to be replaced. |
| 73000 mi | Parking brake began seizing repeatedly. Driver side parking brake cable, previously damaged due to poor design, had been rusting and intermittently jamming for >1 year. Inspection found cable critically damaged due to rust. Removed part. |
| 34000 mi | Had to tighten E-brake cable. |
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