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2003 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 168 repairs.
2003 Mini Hardtop transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (18%)
$1000 - $2499 (27%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Mini Hardtop
Engine not specified
| 50000 mi US $600 |
The new service manager of MINI at Sterling of BMW & Sterling - saved my life - she got Mini of NA to pay half for the repair ref. good will because of on-going problems with the transmission. She was a fantastic advocate for my problem with my 03 Mini. |
2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 96000 mi US $300 |
throughout bearing failed. Replace clutch assembly. Replace worn serpentine belt |
| 102000 mi | transmission failed at 35,000 miles. Dealer replaced entire transmission and clutch |
| 116700 mi US $1200 |
CV joints starting clicking, and then went to a heavy vibration when on the gas. needed to replace both driver and passenger axle's and CV joints, and have the passenger side bearing pressed off the old axle, and pressed onto the new axle. |
| 120000 mi US $1800 |
OEM flywheel has internal grease in it. This grease was expelled from the flywheel, contaminating and ruining the clutch |
| 128200 mi US $1400 |
the gears in the trans shattered. I got a fully re manufactured trans from the UK, $1270 shipped from http://www.minigearboxes.co.uk/. |
2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 55000 mi US $7500 |
Transmission Broke. Had to replace whole new transmission. |
| 88000 mi | Transmission replaced again because it would rev up too high before shifting into a higher gear at around 70 mph. Fortunately it was still covered under a two year warranty from the original repair in 12/05. |
2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 107500 mi US $200 |
Broken shift cable |
| 90000 mi US $2800 |
Whirring noise under hood, confirmed to be bad transmission. Replaced with rebuilt transmission, new clutch and rear main oil seal. |
| 115804 mi US $423 |
Replaced left & right front CV axle shaft. Replaced shift cable. |
| 65000 mi | Clutch pedal no longer engaged clutch. Could not drive. |
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