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2005 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 256 repairs.
2005 Mini Hardtop repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 185 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mini Hardtop
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| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Feb 201051000 mi | Replaced O2 sensor. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Maryland, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201064000 miUS $2000 | Cooling fan was replaced Suspension is loose- not sure of the technical reason. Not a critical fix for now, but expensive. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Victoria, Australia Oct 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Mar 201166340 miA $700 | head gasket engine mount | ||
| Apr 201166340 mi | needed $1,500 of repairs when sold | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201127000 miUS $500 | Broken engine mount | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200934000 mi | |||
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 201043000 miUS $4500 | Gear Box making noise when clutch disengaged. | ||
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States May 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Apr 201473000 miUS $1752 | Oil Pan leak - replaced Gasket - replaced Power steering pump and fan Front struts failed Bad front axel Reverse lights - previous mechanic left unplugged "Failure of PRE CAT O2 Sensor" O2 Sensor Harness Heater Circuit Front Drive-Shaft | ||
| Oct 201587000 miUS $24 | Seal around the middle of the Engine Coolant Reservoir was leaking. Replied with sealant. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Tennessee, United States Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Oct 202137000 miUS $50 | Wheel speed sensor failed | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201084000 miUS $380 | Failure of speed sensor in driver side wheel hub Pass seat weight sensor pad (airbag sensor) bad. This is the 3rd needing replacement since car was purchased new | ||
| Oct 201085200 miUS $40 | Mini has a known weak point in the exhaust hangers, mine needed to be welded back on | ||
| Jun 201487000 miUS $350 | Replaced Master Cyl and fluids. The brake pedal was on the floor. Replaced alternator because bad pulley bearing making noise. Also replaced serpentine belt. Brakes were not firm, replaced rear caliper Replaced Master Cyl and fluids Replaced alternator, bad pulley bearing. Also replaced serpentine belt | ||
| Jul 201488000 miUS $300 | Brake power booster, spark plugs, oil and trans fluid | ||
| May 2015101000 miUS $1600 | Cracked radiator mount, cracked radiator and leaking expansion tank | ||
| Dec 2015107000 miUS $1317 | Car had a couple of oil leaks that I have been ignoring, had them all fixed- Valve Cover Gasket, Oil Filter Housing and Oil Pan Gasket | ||
| Jan 2016107000 miUS $500 | I had the parking brake cable replaced on the 05. The brake would not release in cold weather (under 20 degrees). Also new battery in same car. | ||
| Dec 2016116000 mi | The throw out bearing failed with no warning, the entire clutch was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2017119000 miUS $200 | I replaced all 4 wheel hubs, this was due to a low speed noise that I could not nail down and the hubs were the originals. In the process I broke one of the wheel speed sensors. | ||
| Feb 2018127000 miUS $800 | inner CV joint was leaking grease so I replaced both the inner and outer boots. Since the drive shaft needs to be removed to complete the repair I had the axle seal replaced as well for preventative measures. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in North Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Nov 201048000 mi | convertible top stopped working (snapped cables operating the sunroof/top. Cost of repair prevented my having the problem fixed. Requested assistance from MINI....local dealer was little help. Doubt there will be any help. Picked up a piece of metal during trip to dealer that lodged in the rear spring/suspension. Dealer looked at it and returned the car with object still there...????? Sort of said "oops"...we forgot. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Maryland, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 201036000 mi | From a previous warranty repair 2 years ago, when the Cabrio top was replaced, the roof frame rattled badly. MINI corporate confirmed a problem with original parts/installation and replaced components at no cost out of warranty. | ||
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Oct 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201684000 miUS $3500 | Coolant leak repair, a single part cost $300. Hoses and valves replaced Motor blew, headgasket replaced, along with all other 80K maintenance, many hoses, valves, and gaskets replaced. | ||
| Jun 201791000 miUS $600 | Leak of main oil gasket in engine deteriorated all oil gaskets causing massive leaking. Needed all main gaskets replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| May 201056720 mi | Replaced cracked air tube. Replaced cracked air tube and used car delivery prep. | ||
| Dec 201059800 miUS $115 | Transmission went into "EP" mode and driver noticed harsh shifts and general sluggish performance. The shop retrieved error code 2C10. Updated tranny control unit with latest software. It's better but shop cautioned, be alert to more. Investigated trouble code:2C10 ("EP" displayed on tranny indicator). One occurrence of code. Fault was cleared. Car driven, fault did not reoccur. Tranny software upgraded. Shop cautioned vigilance to more occurrences. | ||
| Jan 201160700 mi | Another occurrence of trouble code 2C10, shifter fault. The shop had two other MINI Coopers in for repair and reported that our shifter was "very loose" compared to the others. Will order new shifter and replace when arrives. Another occurrence of trouble code 2C10, shifter fault. The shop had two other MINI Coopers in for repair and reported that our shifter was "very loose" compared to the others. Will order new shifter and replace when arrives. | ||
| Feb 201161000 miUS $1171 | Replaced shifter. Replaced ignition packs on recommendation of shop. Replaced shifter. | ||
| Apr 201161200 miUS $72 | Recurrence of "EP" tranny warning light. Code scan revealed Code 2C10 again. Shop cleared code and drove extensively in attempt to have fault reoccur, which it didn't. But they did claim that tranny is "slipping" on shift of 2. Recurrence of "EP" tranny warning light. Code scan revealed Code 2C10. Shop cleared code and drove in attempt to have fault reoccur, which it didn't. But they state that tranny is "slipping" between 2nd & 3rd. Oil change, char | ||
| May 201161300 miUS $8755 | Replaced transmission. Replaced fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. Replaced transmission. | ||
| Oct 201164000 mi | "EP" in tranny display. No obvious impairment in performance. Six months since tranny was replaced. Repair consisted of reading code (code I.D. was not reported to owner), clearing error, relearning tranny "adapts" and test drive. | ||
| Jan 201265248 mi | Fluid leak. We took a piece of poster card and set it under the engine all night to help shop locate source. Fluid was clear. Shop cleaned area, drove it and said the PS hoses were leaking. Both hoses replaced. EP message in gear selector display, scanned as 2C10. Shop cleared and drove. Error did not return. Shop contacted PUMA (MINI's tech support network). PUMA advised that code has been related to low voltage. Batt. checked, terminal loose Yet another appearance of 2C10 in the gear drive indicator. The dealer went to extreme to try and trace the issue. But once the error was "cleared" the error would not repeat. PUMA contacted, if returns Engineer will be called in. Continued investigation of "EP" (2C10 scanned as cause). One day after return of PS hose replacement, "EP" appeared in tranny display. Kept car 10days, clear error, contacted PUMA. Ran PUMA list, nothing found. But not charged. | ||
| Oct 201267500 miUS $518 | Clear fluid leak. Dealer inspected, cited warped thermostat housing as cause. Replaced housing, thermostat, gasket and coolant was flushed. Addition repairs recommended. Engine mount $3C, brake fluid $1C, front control bushing $7C. | ||
| Jan 201370300 miUS $42 | Lift supports for rear hatch. In cold temps the hatch would not remain fully open. On really cold days < 20 F the hatch would slowly fall. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201233160 mi | One rear license plate lens disappeared. MINI PARTS advised that they had to replace the entire lighting bracket($150). However when I found the factory part on the web ($9.00) they were apologetic and installed it gratis. Slow antifreeze leak onto floor of garage. Passenger seat when reclined fully or in full forward tilt position would occasionally not lock when put back up in normal driving position. Sunroof making unhappy noises when closing, less so when opening. | ||
| Mar 201539680 miC $75 | Dipstick broke outside sheath. Luckily didn't break off completely as is known to happen with this sad testament to normally technically excellent BMW design. Replaced with Craven Speed stainless steel spring with aluminum handle @ $75 US ! | ||
| May 201540300 miC $86 | Both gas struts holding up the rear hatch gave up at once. MINI dealer wanted $99.55 EACH. Replaced with aftermarket(StrongArm) struts for $38.74 each. | ||
| Jan 202051396 miC $350 | RT front fluid-filled engine mount leaking. Replaced. | ||
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201274400 mi | I can't open the hood | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Georgia, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016185000 miUS $75 | Valve Cover Gasket | ||
| Dec 2016185000 mi | Boot cracked around clamp leaking out CV grease on day of sale. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Alberta, Canada Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Power steering pump failed, ventilator seized. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 201454900 miUS $1200 | oil pan gasket leaking. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 201396200 miUS $130 | Replaced both oil cooler seals. | ||
| Feb 201371000 miUS $330 | Replaced the main gasket seal on the oil cooler | ||
| Nov 201382600 miUS $493 | Diagnosed as a starter issue, but turned out to be an ignition switch. Installed new starter and ignition switch. | ||
| Nov 2014100000 miUS $139 | Battery died and replaced it. | ||
| Mar 2015105000 miUS $225 | Upper right motor mount bolt broke off. | ||
| May 2016121000 miUS $215 | Replaced a broken charcoal canister. | ||
| Jun 2016122000 mi | Had airbag sensor replaced in the passenger seat under recall. It didn't didn't always recognize that there was a person in the seat. | ||
| Aug 2016122000 miUS $1064 | Crank pulley broke while driving the car. replaced crank pulley, serpentine belt, tensioner unit, and Idler pulley | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Oregon, United States Dec 2019 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Sep 201983000 miUS $1500 | Supercharger service, radiator, brakes, front suspension, struts | ||
| Mini Hardtop in South Carolina, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jul 201362200 miUS $275 | The brake rotors were getting cut by the brake cage. After ordering new pads and rotors I found out that the bearing hub was the culprit. The hub was so bad that it moved freely through to the axle. $200 for pads/rotors and $75 for hub. | ||
| Jan 201461200 miUS $20 | ABS, Traction Control, Low Tire lights came on indicating a bad speed sensor. Isolated the wheel by testing the resistance of each at the ABS module. Replace the driver's side front sensor and lights gone. Probably caused by bearing fail. | ||
| Sep 201470000 miUS $40 | Passenger inside door release stopped working. The cable stretched (common problem) over time. Replaced cable. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Minnesota, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Mar 201495000 miUS $15 | Missing at idle, bad fuel economy. Installed new air filter and ran techron fuel injection cleaner through the fuel tank. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Georgia, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| May 2014125700 miUS $250 | Hatch struts failed | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Delaware, United States Mar 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Feb 2015 | The catalytic converter broke open at a seam which created almost a cutout at the headers and the sound was quite loud in the car . The converter was welded closed and the rest of the exhaust system was replaced. Actually in January. | ||
| May 201691300 miUS $750 | Replaced dead Battery. Could not get the passenger side hood latch to open. Hood was stuck closed. Replaced exhaust system after catalytic converter. The shop did not align the hangers to the supports. Exhaust would twist and bang against the underside of the car. | ||
| Oct 201795000 miUS $600 | The Parking Brake cable from the Hand Brake to the rear junction broke. The mechanic billed me for replacing the parking brake cable to each rear wheel ($180 in parts) and 3 hours labor. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201599100 mi | Replacing electric power steering pump and power steering cooling fan | ||
| Sep 2015100000 miUS $306 | Replaced Head lamp and head lamp ignitor | ||
| Apr 2016102500 miUS $200 | Replaced RF and LF control arm bushings Valve cover gasket replaced | ||
| Aug 2017112000 miUS $158 | Check engine light came on, diagnosed as faulty camshaft position sensor. Had to order part Replaced camshaft position sensor | ||
| Nov 2017113000 miUS $920 | Both mufflers replaced | ||
| Feb 2018114248 miUS $281 | Parking brake wouldn't hold. Replace the parking brake cable | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Utah, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201565000 miUS $1800 | Power Steering hose found to have leak, thermostat found to have leak, cabin HEPA filter needed to be replaced, RF inner ball joint was worn and needed replacing. Service Engine Soon light came on, I was told i was nothing, came back on. | ||
| Nov 201684000 miUS $1100 | Driver door would not open from inside, key fob didn't unlock driver door, and window rolled up/down badly. Replaced whole door latch assembly. Thermostat was leaking coolant and another sensor seal was leaking oil. Thermostat and the seal was replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Maryland, United States - Mar 2008 | |||
| Aug 200715000 mi | Defective car alarm system replaced. | ||
| Feb 200820000 mi | Defective thermostat caused car to overheat. | ||
| Mar 200820600 mi | Front driver seat replaced; seat heater was overheating seat temperature to 160 degrees F. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in West Virginia, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201574000 mi | Power steering rack failure. | ||
| Jan 2016US $550 | Thermostat housing leaking Valve cover gasket leak | ||
| Feb 201676900 miUS $70 | Low speed resistor failed on radiator fan | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201482000 miUS $525 | crankshaft pulley failure. Replaced crank pulley, idler, tensioner and serpentine belt. Also serviced supercharge (changed oil). | ||
| Apr 201588000 mi | sunroof rain rail tube coupling became disconnected. Water from sun roof rail ends up on passenger side floor | ||
| Jan 201694700 miUS $95 | Thermostat housing leak. Replaced housing, thermostat and gasket | ||
| Jun 201699000 miUS $98 | Clutch master and slave cylinder replaced | ||
| Sep 201699000 miUS $26 | Check Engine light: evaporation system minor leak. Replaced gas cap. | ||
| Dec 2016100000 miUS $1850 | supercharger bearing failure. Supercharger replaced | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New York, United States - Aug 2007 | |||
| Aug 200722598 mi | Steering failure. Dealer replaced steering rack, power steering pump, asst. wiring, and electric fan. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Aug 201754000 miUS $35 | Right side motor mount needed to be replaced | ||
| Oct 201754000 miUS $450 | Struts and shocks had to be replaced | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 201160000 miUS $800 | Leaking main oil seal Oil leak - Valve Cover gasket Head gasket leak Power steering, fan not working Low speed cooling fan failure AC leak, not working | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014170100 miUS $3000 | Clutch wore out at 156,000 miles. Also had to replace flywheel, this doubled the cost | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Michigan, United States Mar 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 201371100 miUS $900 | broken connection at rear of fuse box | ||
| Jun 201481000 miUS $160 | alternator failed. replaced with new timing belt | ||
| Oct 201482200 miUS $5 | replaced pads, rotors, brake lines and rear brake caliper | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 2011129000 miUS $325 | Cleaned some sort of a boost sensor that was causing a miss under load. Total cost of $250, which was mostly diagnostic time. Replaced torn intake boot, $75. | ||
| Apr 2011129500 miUS $75 | Replaced coolant expansion tank. | ||
| Jul 2011132000 miUS $350 | Failed engine mount caused vibration under load. Mount replaced. | ||
| Aug 2011132000 miUS $380 | Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. | ||
| Nov 2011134000 miUS $500 | Windshield (previously replaced) leaked into interior. Fried electronics in mirror. | ||
| Jun 2012137000 miUS $800 | As a result of earlier water leak, the central locking unit went out and had to be replaced. A/C leak. Recharged and diagnostic fluid added. Cruise control not working. Bad clutch sensor. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States May 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201161000 miUS $200 | Clutch issue. Sticking when pushed pedal down. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Oregon, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jul 201067700 mi | 02 sensor replaced by MINI no charge | ||
| Jun 201178000 miUS $387 | Worn control arm bushings | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Nevada, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Oct 201037000 mi | Oxygen sensor, third time replaced. Check engine light has come back on, again. | ||
| Feb 201139000 miUS $78 | Problematic oxygen sensor replaced, yet again. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2008 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 200837820 mi | Brought car in for Inspection II. Turned out there was a leak in the steer rack. Replacement covered by warranty. | ||
| Nov 200845260 mi | Dome light shorted out. Complained that the sunroof mechanism seemed to be slower and noisy. Dealer mentioned a service bulletin and said they would fix it. During inspection, dealer noticed oil outside the engine. They replaced the head cover gasket and the oil pan gasket. | ||
| Dec 200962000 mi | Fluid from engine mount leaked out. Dealer said it would still be okay to drive with it for awhile. Would replace at next routine maintenance. | ||
| Feb 201063860 miC $1700 | Top engine mount leaked fluid. It appears to be a common issue. Replaced the mount. | ||
| Mar 201066340 miC $120 | After repairing the top engine mount, the dealer said the lower engine mount was likely worn. Turned out the bushing was cracked. Lower engine mount was replaced. | ||
| May 201181840 miC $300 | Power steering pump return hose leak | ||
| Mar 201291140 miC $735 | Fuel pump failure while on a MINI club drive | ||
| Jun 2013102300 mi | Power steering was stiff and seemed to vibrate when turning. MINI replaced power steering pump under extended warranty. | ||
| Sep 2013104160 miC $2000 | catalytic converter rusted and broke in half. Required new exhaust manifold and cat. | ||
| Apr 2014110540 miC $800 | Had clutch replace a year ago. The new clutch failed due to too much vibration from the dual mass flywheel. Replaced under warranty. Converted to single mass flywheel system. | ||
| Aug 2014114700 mi | Passenger side power window motor failure. Ran diagnostics, checked fuses and nothing wrong indicated. Fixed using the "Fonzie method". A couple of good hard bangs on the door panel where the motor was mounted. | ||
| Mar 2015118420 miC $600 | Noticed some play on the steering and a slight pull to the left. Had repair check it out while in for an oil change. It was a cracked wheel bearing. Was a safety issue. | ||
| Jul 2015121500 miC $140 | Rear swaybar bushings broken. Dealer only lubed them. | ||
| Dec 2015127100 miC $200 | Top passenger side engine mount leakage. Replaced engine mount. | ||
| Jan 2016118960 miC $150 | Worn swaybar bushings | ||
| Jan 2017129400 miC $100 | Coolant overflow tank cracked | ||
| Mar 2017140740 miC $45 | oil dipstick broke. replaced dipstick. Had to order it in as dealer did not stock it. | ||
| Jun 2017143220 miC $400 | O2 sensor failed . | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201017000 miUS $180 | Other dealer botched a windshield installation. New dealer fixed the seal and eliminated the rattle at no cost to owner. Costs were regular oil change and brake fluid flush. | ||
| Jan 201223000 miUS $89 | Check engine light turned on. Two faults, one about a misfire, the other about the ABS. Cleared it and hasn't happened since. | ||
| Feb 201223200 miUS $250 | Same fault as before. Shop realized battery was the original 7 year old one. Replaced it. | ||
| Dec 201641000 miUS $535 | Passenger side indoor door handle stopped working. | ||
| Nov 201744000 miUS $500 | Front and rear O2 sensors needed to be replaced after throwing faults. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Apr 200950000 mi | Air conditioning fan motor squealed at moderate to high speed. Service Engine Soon light and Electrical Malfunction Lights came on. The car motor sputtered occasionally and the MPH decreased but the car remained driveable. The source of the problem was a disconnected air hose from the supercharger. | ||
| Nov 200962000 miUS $200 | Power steering fan required replacement. Covered under the extended warranty. Water pump required replacement. Covered under the extended warranty. | ||
| Mar 201068000 miUS $200 | Power steering motor failed. | ||
| Sep 201077000 miUS $200 | Passengers side door lock actuator failed. replaced under extended warranty. Supercharger seal and motor mount seal leaking. replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Jun 2012118000 miUS $1600 | replace clutch replace door latch mechanism | ||
| Dec 2012130000 miUS $500 | ABS sensor in wheel malfunctioned and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 2013132000 miUS $150 | Oil pressure sensor malfunctioned and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013143000 mi | Both check engine and service engine soon light came on. Dealer diagnosed the problem as a cracked valve require engine change. Local repair shop diagnosed the problem as failing supercharger. Both repair estimates high-will sell car. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New York, United States Jul 2009 - May 2013 | |||
| Aug 200947000 mi | Replaced defective power steering pump | ||
| Jan 201082800 miUS $7000 | Transmission fluid leak. | ||
| Apr 201057000 miUS $1500 | Replaced defective/worn power steering, fan Asked for 4 wheel alignment. Repair shop diagnosed need for new front end bearings and new right front tie rod in order to perform alignment. Drivers seat not sliding forward when seat back is tilted. Reattached cable inside seat back. | ||
| Jan 201154000 miUS $250 | Passenger side headlight washer broken. Replaced parts with new. | ||
| Jan 201266700 miUS $450 | Fluid (oil) leaking from right side motor mount. Replaced right side motor mount. Second motor mount replacement in 24 months. Previous repair to same item done in January 2010. | ||
| Mar 201278000 miUS $450 | Airbag sensor in passenger seat went bad. Replaced seat bottom. Driver's seat easy access feature not working. Replaced driver's side seat rails. Cooling fan cycling on and off every 30 seconds. Needed replacement. | ||
| Jun 201280000 miUS $400 | Alternator failed. Auxilliary cooling fan failed after being replaced in March. Kept cycling on and off repeatedly. Fan replaced at no charge. | ||
| Apr 201389000 miUS $1100 | Crank pulley broke and was replaced with new | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Sep 2008 - May 2009 | |||
| Oct 200814000 miUS $300 | Glove box plastic peeling. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 201047300 miUS $320 | Slight leak from valve cover gasket was noticed during routine (5000 mile) oil change. Also had plugs changed during the VCG replacement. | ||
| May 201053000 miUS $450 | Power steering fan & pump failure - debris seized fan. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - May 2010 | |||
| Oct 200824000 miUS $40 | leak in thermostat seal, thermostat replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Sep 2005 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Nov 20053500 mi | Broken rear hatch lock. Warranty repair | ||
| Mar 20065500 mi | Loose left headlight unit. Warranty adjustment | ||
| Aug 200920000 miUS $199 | Upper engine mount replaced | ||
| Jan 201123000 miUS $480 | Left HID headlight housing self-leveling system failed. Replaced complete headlight housing. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Jersey, United States Sep 2005 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Aug 2005300 mi | Replace supercharger belt tensioner. Under Warranty. Remedy Trim Rattles in P/S door pillar. Under Warranty | ||
| Nov 200829000 mi | Leaking fluid. Found to be defective thermostat housing. Replaced Housing, Gasket and Thermostat. Added Coolant. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 201138000 miUS $350 | Bushing replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200934000 mi | Had to replace passenger seat air-bag sensor, light was on. Had to replace 2 bad wheel bearings in front. Had to tighten E-brake cable. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 201054000 miUS $100 | Coldest day of the year, thermostat froze shut and car almost overheated. Self diagnosed as too little antifreeze in system due to constant topping-up as a result of leaky thermostat housing. Replaced thermostat and re-sealed housing. | ||
| May 201060000 miUS $2200 | Shop gave me some BS about the springs in the pressure plate "stiffening" enough to repeatedly blow out hydraulics. Basically, they were just covering their butts for a faulty diagnosis. Still have the pristine clutch they took out. | ||
| Apr 201169000 miUS $10 | Rattling under car at high speed, sounded wind-related. All 3 threaded clips that secure the lower bumper-cover related bolts had rusted out, and the bumper was flapping in the wind. New stainless bolts / nuts forthcoming. Rattling under car at high speed, sounded wind-related. All 3 threaded clips that secure the lower bumper-cover related bolts had rusted out, and the bumper was flapping in the wind. New stainless bolts / nuts forthcoming. | ||
| Jun 201173000 mi | Parking brake began seizing repeatedly. Driver side parking brake cable, previously damaged due to poor design, had been rusting and intermittently jamming for >1 year. Inspection found cable critically damaged due to rust. Removed part. | ||
| Oct 201176000 miUS $1200 | Dash lights would not shut off regardless of headlight or ignition position. Dealer diagnosed internally shorted control module and replaced - $750. Remote locks also would not work, replaced receiver - $450 Dash lights would not shut off regardless of headlight or ignition position. Dealer diagnosed internally shorted control module and replaced - $750. Remote locks also would not work, replaced receiver - $450 | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Jersey, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Oct 200840000 mi | Squeaks, noisy gear shifting. Oxygen Sensor | ||
| Jul 201063000 miUS $1050 | Clutch Cylinder replaced. Leaking Engine Gasket and mount. | ||
| Nov 201068000 miUS $700 | Main Engine Fan was reported to be not working. | ||
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Alberta, Canada Feb 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201126040 miC $1200 | air bag light on as weight sensor on passenger seat not working replaced wieght sensor | ||
| Nov 201127280 miC $375 | oxygen sensor was not working so was replaced | ||
| Jan 201229760 miC $320 | Car was overheating thermostat was replaced. | ||
| Sep 201442780 miC $330 | Diagnose problem code re air leak. Did some test to rule out any major issue. Appears that gas cap may have not been tightened properly. | ||
| Sep 201545260 miC $1400 | Coolant leak found.Concern that it was the head gasket. Plastic thermostat housing leaking so was replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Michigan, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201675000 miUS $1000 | Muffler was replaced for the first time, Tie rod was bent, mechanic replaced | ||
| Sep 201780000 mi | I had major rust on: Drivers side door at the bottom Rust bubbling on both rear (left & right) quarter panels one either side of the tail lights. MINI covered the repair under their rust perforation warranty. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Kentucky, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 201359000 miUS $400 | oil leak - replaced pan gasket control arm bushings | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Aug 201258700 miUS $1070 | Transmission cooler replaced. | ||
| Jul 201475000 miUS $245 | Items noted during 75k mile checkup: - two belts replaced (original?) - cabin air filter replaced - tires rotated | ||
| Oct 201476000 miUS $775 | Exhaust system needed replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201374500 miUS $918 | Power steering pump failed. Replaced pump and cooling fan. | ||
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Massachusetts, United States - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200935000 miUS $400 | Thermostat housing was gone, new thermostat needed to be replaced, radiator had to be flushed. | ||
| Sep 200935500 mi | Engine coolant appeared to be leaking (levels dropped significantly over 2 weeks) but the shop couldn't find any evidence of leak. | ||
| Mar 201044000 miUS $500 | The engine hydrolocked after driving slowly through a 3 inch puddle during flooding in MA. The car was declared a total loss due to the potential for electrical failure from water damage. A $500 deductible was paid and insurance cut a check for the car. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Netherlands Antilles Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201342780 mi | gas and temp. meter was not reading | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Jersey, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 201399500 miUS $505 | Power steering pump malfunction due to inoperable cooling fan. Update: new fan didn't fix problem, new steering pump ordered. Muffler hanger rusted apart and left muffler dangling. Needed new part, $125 of total. | ||
| Jan 2015101700 miUS $800 | Lower steering arm replaced. Mini did not have any part in stock for about a year. Really. A full year. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Aug 201155100 miUS $110 | hydraulic motor mount was gone. replaced it myself. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Quebec, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201244640 miC $150 | switch to open hatch, took water or humidity, had a short, unable to open | ||
| Jan 2013C $700 | Power steering electrical pump changed. Power steering cooling fan changed. | ||
| Mar 201355180 miC $200 | Engine light on, to signal defective oxygen sensor, I believe related to antipollution system. sensor replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Connecticut, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Nov 201056000 miUS $3000 | Replaced clutch. | ||
| Dec 201057000 miUS $1150 | Oxygen sensors were causing the "Check Engine" light to stay on. We took our out-of-warranty Mini to a reliable mechanic, but only the Mini dealership has the software to reset the "adaptations" to make the Check Engine light go off. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014241800 miC $1200 | no heat in the car at all! - needed new heater core - dealer had no idea how to fix - replaced a new thermostat, replaced a good radiator, sensors,finally heater core. Dealers do not like working on these I think! | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Jan 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 201275700 miUS $1500 | replaced suspension bushings electric radiator fan malfunction coolant leak | ||
| Dec 201285000 miUS $500 | fixed exhaust rattle/buzz Reset tire pressure warning sensor light, cleaned reset swithch for same. | ||
| Mar 201388000 miUS $50 | purchased tire pressure monitor reset switch at dealer, replaced myself | ||
| Apr 201389200 miUS $1100 | Power steering electrical pump fan always on. Replaced pump and fan. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 2014108000 miUS $3400 | worn bearings & gears, replaced transmission & clutch kit | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Mar 200940000 mi | Leaky oil pan repair. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 2015137000 miUS $271 | Fuel Pump stopped working, replaced fuel pump and filter | ||
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