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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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Chart based on 164 repairs.
2007 Mini Hardtop suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 93000 mi | Front control arm bushings needed replacement. |
2007 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 80000 mi US $1100 |
Tie rods frozen to rack, had to be replaced to realign vehicle after upper strut mounts were replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $100 |
Wheel Bearing replaced. |
| 145000 mi US $1100 |
Passenger's rear strut failure, caused misalignment and tire wear/noise |
| 183000 mi | Worn bearings |
| 55000 mi US $100 |
Lower control arm bushings were leaking hydraulic fluid. This is a common issue with BMW/MINI. Replaced the bushings with PowerFlex polyurethane bushings to avoid doing this job in another 50K miles. |
| 46700 mi US $600 |
Replaced both sway bar links and bushings, and the sway bar bushings at frame |
| 7148 mi | Grinding noise in the rack and pinion. Dealer could not replicate the problem, but installed a "Rubber Buffer." |
| 10371 mi | Grinding noise coming from the Steering System (Rack and Pinion) - Dealer could not replicate, but performed a 4 wheel alignment. |
2007 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 88000 mi US $300 |
grinding noises and friction when spinning rear tires.. both rear hub assemblies needed to be replaced.. Mini dealer also damaged rear driver side caliper, but said nothing to owner.. this was replaced |
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