2006 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006

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2006 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Mini Hardtop brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

67000 mi

US $100
Replaced driver’s side wheel speed sensor 
21500 mi Replaced front wheel speed sensor 

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2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

48000 mi

US $570
New rear pads, replacement rotors and calipers were rebuilt 

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2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

114000 mi

US $300
Replace Rear Brakes, new pads 
131000 mi Replaced rear brake rotors. 
86500 mi

US $900
new pads and rotors on all 4 corners 
65500 mi

US $2000
Brake pad warning light came on. Rotors and brake pads required replacement due to wear, and replaced all four calipers at the same time. 
45000 mi DSC/SES lights illuminated for no reason, required a code reset at the mechanic when I was in for an oil change (no charge).  
71300 mi

US $400
Left rear parking brake broken/frozen open. Replaced caliper 

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2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

125000 mi

US $30
replaced ABS sensor 

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2006 Mini Hardtop Brake Problems

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