2010 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010

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2010 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area

Engine (54%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (4%)

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2010 Mini Hardtop electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (87%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Mini Hardtop

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4000 mi stereo would only "remember" previous settings about 50% of the time. told it was just the way MINI's are.  

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2010 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

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

53500 mi

US $168
REPLACED BAT 
110000 mi

US $150
Rt side fog lamp will not turn off even with all switched off and key removed , then dead battery 
139000 mi

US $200
Needed foot well module / lamp module. Was damaged due to water leak / water damage to module.  

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2010 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

79000 mi Replaced battery due to not holding a charge 
7900 mi USB port dead, module replaced same day 
12400 mi noisy ac compressor, fixed by adding a part per TSB 
10000 mi Rear hatch release did not function. Part replaced. New part works, but required painting. New paint is poor match for body. Bluetooth speakerphone is useless above 60mph. No one can hear me during call. Dealer attempted to improve the problem with minor mod to microphone. No improvement. 
18000 mi Bluetooth speakerphone is useless at highway speeds. People can't hear me clearly over background noise. 

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2010 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

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

3000 mi Unable to unlock driver side door 
19300 mi stepper motor for blend door was making a ratcheting sound. Lubrication seems to have resolved the problem. Covered by warranty 
29000 mi Loose connection on the iPod connector. It's okay when it's not moved but touching the iPod while it's on creates static through speakers. They replaced the cable but that didn't help. 

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2010 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

48000 mi wire harness was moved due to rubbing toghether, causing a fault code. 
38000 mi There was a whining noise (or a growl) whenever the ac was on. The noise fluctuated with the engine rpm's. There was a TSB service bulletin out for this year model mini, which involved adding a vibration damper to the compressor. Noise gone. 
49000 mi Express "up" feature quit working on drivers window 
49000 mi Express up feature quit working after 3rd repair. 

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2010 Mini Hardtop Electrical Problems

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