2013 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2013

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2013 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (10%)

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2013 Mini Hardtop electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 211hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

15000 mi

US $120
Stereo exhibited occasional problems connecting to phone for music via bluetooth, sometimes blanked out. On dealer test drive, stereo blanked out completely. 
12300 mi Right fuel level sensor was faulty, replaced under warranty 

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2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

40300 mi

C $120
Battery needed replacing. 

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2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

60000 mi

US $180
A/C stopped working, blowing hot air. Shop checked, system pressure OK, compressor OK, found Relay not getting power. ECU showing error stating cooling fan tripped, reset, checked all electrical systems, A/C now working properly. 

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2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

12000 mi Battery failed load test. Battery replaced and registered to MINI under vehicle warranty at no cost to me. 
27100 mi Radio wouldn't turn off even with the car physically off until resetting the battery.rnrnTook two trips as when I first brought it in 'they couldn't replicate it'. Second time I drove it there with the issue and they replaced the head unit 
52000 mi

US $321
Original battery was still functional, but getting old @ 5 years and 52k miles. 

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2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

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

78000 mi

US $1900
Line had slow leak - replaced and recharged system. 
34000 mi radio died/bluetooth problem. replaced under warranty 
24000 mi 1 of the right rear brake lights was out. Per dealer it wasn't a bulb issue and they replaced entire taillight unit under warranty. 
31200 mi Seven exterior lamps not working 
28000 mi USB port began to fail. 
35000 mi speaker was failing 

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2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

18300 mi Remote key stopped working to unlock - remote receiver in rear view mirror replaced 

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2013 Mini Hardtop Electrical Problems

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