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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%)
Chart based on 165 repairs.
2006 Mini Hardtop engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 74 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Mini Hardtop
Engine not specified
| 80000 mi US $650 |
Engine lights flashed and car went into limp mode (a couple miles per hour). Restarted the car and it did it again. First they thought it was a sensor but found it to the the harmonic balance. Out $650.00. |
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 85600 mi US $1900 |
Cooling System - Thermostat leaking Oil Pan leaking oil |
| 18000 mi | Replaced leaking thermostat |
| 32000 mi | hydraulic motor mount failed and need to be replaced |
| 41000 mi | Center silencer of the exhaust failed and needed to be replaced |
| 66000 mi | Replaced TMAP sensor |
| 68000 mi | vacuum line in the airbox was broken |
| 79000 mi US $350 |
vacuum leak |
| 84000 mi US $500 |
motor mount failure |
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39000 mi US $749 |
Cooling fan stage I not working, car is overheating. |
| 30000 mi | Heard vibrating noise at low speeds coming from the engine bay, would be drowned out at higher speeds. Took to dealer, who found a loose motor mount. Repaired under warranty, no cost. |
| 35000 mi | Oil temp shot up in traffic. Took to dealer, replaced seal around oil temp sensor. Under warranty, no cost. |
| 60000 mi | Supercharger service,oil changed in both sides, inspection of SC and water pump, changed out seals, belt tensioner,changed bushings, added a stop, crank sensor seal (reseal) oil pan, slight oil residue,upgrade gasket & chg crank pulley. |
| 89000 mi US $1400 |
Upper motor mount, replaced, squishy Oil leak, minimal, replaced Oil filter housing, stand gasket. Also seems to be a very small leak at the engine seal, saving for fall. |
| 49000 mi | Dealer mentioned Gas cap was leaking Thermostat was leaking. |
| 47100 mi US $250 |
bad harmonic balancer |
| 59000 mi US $40 |
Upper motor mount replace |
| 44020 mi | Coolant thermometer would not hold a pressure test so it was replaced. |
| 67820 mi | Engine trouble light & code. Found vacuum leak via smoke test |
| 75640 mi | Still getting an engine warning light since repairs in 2016. Hardly used the car in 2017. During this servicing I had them look into the warning light. They replaced the spark cables and ignition coil. The coil was replaced free of charge but the cables were a maintenance item that were about due anyway. All seems to be better now. |
| 36000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced leaking Thermostat housing, 30,000 mile service; total $1,100 Replaced leaking Thermostat housing and performed 30,000 service |
| 40000 mi US $300 |
Engine would occasionally misfire, when slow in traffic - eventually the warning light came on. Ran scanner and it showed coil or pug wires. Replaced coil, plug wires and plugs. Now runs like new again. |
| 50900 mi US $160 |
Misfire - replaced plugs - Denso Iridium, Leads and coil pack - no problems now |
| 53200 mi US $815 |
Replaced upper and lower engine mounts |
| 54000 mi | Flexible joint on the exhaust header developed a leak. Replaced header and Catalytic converter |
| 56000 mi US $135 |
Thermostat housing leaking - replaced the housing and the thermostat myself |
| 55500 mi US $1700 |
water pump leaking - replaced |
| 62000 mi | O2 sensor failure - factory warranty extended by MINI to cover this - no cost repair |
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 41000 mi US $700 |
Oil pan leaking oil and crankshaft position sensor leaking oil Replaced oil-filled engine mount Coolant leak, replaced thermostat housing Replaced O2 sensor |
| 71280 mi C $500 |
Replaced crank shaft sensor seal - leaking. |
| 78940 mi C $180 |
Post catalytic converter oxygen sensor fault present. Sensor OK. Smoke test negative. Fault cleared. |
| 90520 mi C $650 |
New coolant overflow tank installed - old one cracked. Also replaced cracked thermostat housing. |
| 82400 mi US $2400 |
Spark plug blows out of spark plug hole stripping hole. Self-repair failed causing piece of metal from steel insert to damage valves. Upper head had to be rebuilt. Oil pressure light came on when at idle. Light goes off when applying gas pedal. This stared happening after the car was running for 10 minutes. Oil change did not resolve the issue. Failing oil pressure sensor replaced. |
| 73000 mi US $450 |
Timing chain tensioner was sticking at low rpms/engine start. Replaced broken harmonic balancer. Also replaced idler pulley and serpentine belt. |
| 93000 mi US $850 |
Supercharger was serviced, water pump and pulley were both replaced |
| 127000 mi US $1000 |
State inspection performed-- exhaust system determined to be too rusty. Ordered stainless steel catback exhaust and had installed. Rear support bracket discovered to be broken and also replaced. |
| 101000 mi US $1000 |
serpentine belt and oil pan gasket |
| 116000 mi US $75 |
Oil leaking off engine, repair searched for source but was unable to locate anything specific. Added minor accessories: See Light/Fresnel lens for windshield viewing of overhead stop lights, cell phone holder |
| 120000 mi US $450 |
Replaced radiator hose |
| 28500 mi US $75 |
Replaced thermostat gasket |
| 65000 mi US $150 |
Front engine mount was leaking fluid. Replaced engine mount and torx bolt. |
| 69000 mi US $2100 |
Replaced the radiator, water pump, reservoir tank, thermostat, thermostat housing, all hoses, heater core, and flushed coolant. Replaced supercharger oil, belt tensioner, belt idler pulley (adjusting pulley), oil dipstick tube o-ring, crankcase vent valve, crankshaft sensor o-ring, coolant temperature sensor, radiator fan resistor, spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition coil, throttle body o-ring, supercharger inlet tube gasket, timing chain tensioner, timing chain tensioner bolt, radiator housing/front clip (front panel, damaged by a frozen snow bank), hood struts, hood emblem, transmission fluid, gas cap, installed metal skid plate from Mini Mania |
| 60300 mi US $150 |
Coil pack died. |
| 70000 mi US $2146 |
Radiator fan control module went out, allowing the engine to overheat. Replacement required tearing down the entire front end of the car for access. |
| 20000 mi | thermostat housing coolant leak |
| 39000 mi US $210 |
failed motor mount pass side, typical in this car |
| 60500 mi US $2000 |
Oil Pan gasket replaced |
| 36000 mi US $750 |
Upon purchase I noticed loss of coolant, which was traced back to radiator, thermostat, housing and gaskets - all of which were replaced. Also performed Inspection I service including fluid changes and software re-flash (costs not included above). |
| 46100 mi US $1300 |
Radiator, |
| 34000 mi US $560 |
Car developed a slow oil leak. Dealer replaced the oil pan gasket. |
| 63600 mi US $400 |
Replaced thermostat, gasket was leaking slightly |
| 70000 mi US $589 |
Idler puller and drive belt replaced |
| 61000 mi US $2825 |
Leaking thermostat Leaking oil pan gasket. |
| 68000 mi US $1006 |
We noticed coolant leaking on the garage floor. Radiator was cracked and leaking. Shop replaced radiator and lines, and performed opportunistic replacement of drive belt as well. |
| 72000 mi US $178 |
Intermittent P0303 code (misfire cylinder 3). Decided to replace coil pack, spark plugs, and plug wires. Problem apparently resolved. |
| 74200 mi US $1073 |
Thermostat housing broken and thermostat non-op. Required OBD computer scan, antifreeeze, elec throttle service, thermostat assembly, coolant system kit, etc. |
| 70000 mi | Service engine light was on intermitently. O2 sensor replaced at no cost per manufacturer TSB |
| 78000 mi US $268 |
Thermostat housing leaking |
| 81500 mi US $162 |
Motor mount |
| 56000 mi US $100 |
Passenger-side motor mount ruptured. OES part purchased and installed. |
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 118000 mi US $500 |
Some sort of powertrain issue |
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 40000 mi | Mini replaced the thermostat under warranty due to a coolant leak in the thermostat seal. |
| 123000 mi US $350 |
Check engine light on. Code said o2 sensor. Wasn't they. After many tests dealer wanted $2,400 to continue testing. Said no thanks, will live with check engine light on. |
| 123000 mi US $350 |
Sold with CEL on. |
| 126000 mi US $85 |
Cooling fan |
| 102000 mi US $1100 |
Motor mount replacement |
| 110000 mi US $400 |
Leaking tstat housing. |
| 107800 mi US $2200 |
Had to have the clutch replaced. |
| 52000 mi US $320 |
Thermostat had melted, car was overheating |
| 59000 mi US $200 |
One cylinder was not working properly |
| 40000 mi US $50 |
Anti-freeze leak. Replaced thermostat, thremostat housing/gasket, new antifreeze. Total cost $305, owner paid $50 deductable on warranty Right hydraulic engine mount leaking fluid. Replaced by dealer. Cost = $219, paid by warrenty. |
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