2007 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2007

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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%)

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2007 Mini Hardtop electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Mini Hardtop

Engine not specified

83000 mi

US $1200
I seem to have worn out the key fob and had to switch to the spare. The mechanic could not reproduce the problem but suggested that I use old key fob to see if that corrected the problem. It did and now it works great. 

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2007 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

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

91000 mi

US $500
Battery replaced. 

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2007 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

88000 mi

US $82
Had to replace a Zenon headlight bulb. I purchased 2 new bulbs online from a reputable supplier and replaced them myself. 
78000 mi

US $800
Airbag light came on, dealer ran scan and determined that drivers frontal airbag was defective. 
20000 mi replaced worn out seatbelt 
29000 mi Replaced electrical module to fix: warning light that wouldn’t go off, consistently pulling to the right when braking and starting up (anti slip feature), turn signal wouldn't cancel, and the windshield washers turned on and off as if by poltergeists. 
140000 mi

US $200
Resistor and blower motor failed. 
32000 mi Sending unit in fuel tank replaced. 
59000 mi

US $100
Replaced rear hatch release switch. Switch was an integral part of the licence plate light housing. Not a difficult repair but electric switch should have lasted more than 7 years in my opinion. 

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2007 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

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

115500 mi

US $80
The A/C system was blowing hot and smelly air, and needed to be cleaned out and recharged. 
40000 mi

US $60
Replaced headlights & rear license plate lights which failed shortly after 36,000 mi warranty. 

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2007 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

169000 mi Alternator failed, repaired at shop. Alternator failed again within 2 weeks. Shop repaired again at no cost. Bottom line, anything on the serpentine belt is very expensive to repair, ~$800. 
68000 mi

US $20
Replaced antenna mast due to wear and damage 

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2007 Mini Hardtop Electrical Problems

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