2004 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2004

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2004 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

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2004 Mini Hardtop electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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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.

2004 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

124200 mi

US $500
Alternator quit 
138000 mi

US $1600
New compressor. Replaced dryer and condensor also. 
134000 mi

US $30
Simple A/C recharge 
154000 mi

US $200
Bearing noise on the alternator (continued to work). Replaced the alternator, and the idler pulley (not the idler pulley assy). Replacement SuperCharger, and Waterpump was bought - not installed. 
133100 mi

US $200
Passenger window regulator failed 

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2004 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

152000 mi Had the alternator replaced but the ground came loose for the second time making it charge only sporadically. 
57000 mi radio amplifier burned out, $1,000 to fix 
108500 mi

US $265
Refilled freon, fixed short that was preventing compressor from turning on. 
118000 mi

US $1200
Car would not start. Solenoid in starter failed. 

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2004 Mini Hardtop Electrical Problems

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