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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 123 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
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201380000 miUS $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
| Mini Hardtop in Missouri, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201653000 miUS $600 | control arm bushings were worn out. replaced complete control arm along with bushings, used oem part. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States Sep 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Nov 201477000 miUS $700 | lower control arm bushings replaced at 76k | ||
| Dec 201478000 miUS $1300 | had to replace the passenger side wheel bearing at 77k miles | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Jun 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Nov 201685600 miUS $1900 | Replaced top cable box of shift mechanism. One cable snapped, other was about to snap. Replaced both Cooling System - Thermostat leaking Oil Pan leaking oil | ||
| Aug 201789000 miUS $160 | Leaking power steering, replace hoses AC not blowing cold, Recharge and dye refrigerant - no leak found | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States May 2009 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 200918000 mi | Replaced leaking thermostat | ||
| May 200921500 mi | Replaced front wheel speed sensor | ||
| Dec 200932000 mi | hydraulic motor mount failed and need to be replaced | ||
| Jul 201041000 mi | Center silencer of the exhaust failed and needed to be replaced | ||
| Mar 201266000 mi | Replaced TMAP sensor | ||
| May 201268000 mi | vacuum line in the airbox was broken | ||
| Feb 201379000 miUS $350 | vacuum leak | ||
| Jun 201384000 miUS $500 | motor mount failure | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201771000 miUS $600 | Clutch release bearing failed so a new clutch assembly was installed. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201767000 miUS $100 | Replaced driver’s side wheel speed sensor | ||
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 201239000 miUS $749 | Cooling fan stage I not working, car is overheating. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017110000 miUS $120 | Replaced left and right front struts. Original factories were worn out. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201360000 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. | ||
| Apr 201464300 miUS $291 | Control arm bushings | ||
| Oct 201468200 mi | Some hard down shifting and a bit of flaring on the up shift. Changed tranny filter some new very good fluid. Shifting smooth and clean. Best it has shifted since I have owned it. | ||
| Jun 201572000 mi | had lost freon, may have a tiny leak someplace, added dye and am doing a follow up to see if we can find it. No change in performance of the AC was noticed by me. Found doing regular maintenance and check of AC/Cooling system. | ||
| Mar 201889000 miUS $1400 | Upper motor mount, replaced, squishy Steering - fluids, replaced hoses, return and suction hoses Oil leak, minimal, replaced Oil filter housing, stand gasket. Also seems to be a very small leak at the engine seal, saving for fall. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201495000 mi | Transmission started slipping between 2nd and 3rd gears. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Tennessee, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201281700 miUS $1200 | The power steering pump went out on the car. This particular pump was made by Range Rover and always failed. A costly repair for such a small item. Mine actually almost caught on fire it was so hot. Replaced and working fine now. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Oct 201055500 miUS $1700 | replaced rack & pinion air bag sensor failed water pump leaking - replaced | ||
| Sep 201162000 mi | O2 sensor failure - factory warranty extended by MINI to cover this - no cost repair | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2017 | |||
| May 201247100 miUS $250 | bad harmonic balancer | ||
| Feb 201459000 miUS $40 | Upper motor mount replace | ||
| Jan 201744000 miUS $400 | Replaced ball joints & shocks | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Nov 201136000 miUS $1100 | Replaced leaking Thermostat housing, 30,000 mile service; total $1,100 Replaced leaking Thermostat housing and performed 30,000 service | ||
| Jun 201240000 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 201241000 miUS $80 | One D2S Xenon headlight bulb died replaced both to keep the color the same. Replacing the bulbs is a bitch, up in the hood at a 40 degree angle. Bulb wants to fall out. Finally laying on my back on the engine to do it 2 hrs. | ||
| Oct 201348000 miUS $570 | New rear pads, replacement rotors and calipers were rebuilt | ||
| Feb 201650900 miUS $160 | Misfire - replaced plugs - Denso Iridium, Leads and coil pack - no problems now | ||
| Jul 201653200 miUS $815 | Replaced upper and lower engine mounts | ||
| Oct 201654000 mi | Flexible joint on the exhaust header developed a leak. Replaced header and Catalytic converter | ||
| Feb 201756000 miUS $135 | Thermostat housing leaking - replaced the housing and the thermostat myself | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States May 2008 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 200830000 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. | ||
| Mar 200935000 mi | Oil temp shot up in traffic. Took to dealer, replaced seal around oil temp sensor. Under warranty, no cost. | ||
| Jan 201099500 mi | Heard a grinding noise, reported in August 09. Dealer aligned front tires. griding noise continued sporadic, isolated to AC. Fixed under warrenty. | ||
| Sep 2016121000 miUS $1500 | Slipping transmission. Service fixed. Local independant mechanics chain said it was shot, and needed a new transmission. Local Mini specialist drained and replaced the transmission fluid for $340. Run fine ever since. New power steering hoses (old ones were cracked and leaking) and a system flush. Brake service, and new shocks. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Nov 200949000 mi | Dealer mentioned Gas cap was leaking Thermostat was leaking. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Sep 200944020 mi | Electrical issue. The rear hatch kept opening once the rear button control was moist. Replaced entire rear hatch handle (electronic control section). Coolant thermometer would not hold a pressure test so it was replaced. | ||
| May 201667820 mi | Engine trouble light & code. Found vacuum leak via smoke test | ||
| May 201875640 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. | ||
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 201573000 miUS $450 | Timing chain tensioner was sticking at low rpms/engine start. Replaced broken harmonic balancer. Also replaced idler pulley and serpentine belt. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Georgia, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Nov 201482400 miUS $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. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Missouri, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Oct 201033000 miUS $500 | Rattle coming from the dash area. Moaning sound from during clutch take up. Dealer diagnosed and replaced clutch slave cylinder. | ||
| Apr 201134000 miUS $560 | Car developed a slow oil leak. Dealer replaced the oil pan gasket. | ||
| Jun 201449000 miUS $250 | The air conditioner was struggling to cool the car. It needed a recharge. | ||
| Apr 201552200 miUS $70 | Air conditioner was not pumping cold air. Mechanic's inspection indicated low freon. System was recharged. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201571280 miC $500 | Replaced crank shaft sensor seal - leaking. Glove box lock broken - cannot open glove box. Cost of new box too high, so owner elected to not replace the glove box. | ||
| Jun 201678740 miC $150 | Trunk would not open. They found two broken wires from the general control module to the trunk connector. They repaired the wires, which restored power to the truck switch. | ||
| Jul 201678940 miC $180 | Post catalytic converter oxygen sensor fault present. Sensor OK. Smoke test negative. Fault cleared. | ||
| Sep 201790520 miC $650 | New coolant overflow tank installed - old one cracked. Also replaced cracked thermostat housing. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2024 | |||
| Jul 201665000 miUS $150 | Horn fuse was blowing every week. Replaced both high and low horn and the issue went away. Front engine mount was leaking fluid. Replaced engine mount and torx bolt. | ||
| Aug 201665500 miUS $2000 | Brake pad warning light came on. Rotors and brake pads required replacement due to wear, and replaced all four calipers at the same time. | ||
| Apr 201769000 miUS $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 | ||
| May 201977000 miUS $380 | Control arm bushings failed. Replaced tie rod ends, sway bar bushings, control arm bushings, and forward control arm bushings. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Maryland, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2017127000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 2020130000 miUS $800 | Replaced both front wheel bearing/hub assemblies. | ||
| Sep 2021131000 mi | Replaced rear brake rotors. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Virginia, United States May 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 200940000 mi | Water leaking to inside of back window. Suspected window seal, turned out to be seal for center-mounted brake light above window. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 200944000 miUS $107 | Slight mushrooming of strut mount--a common problem with MINIs of this vintage. Was advised that problem is minor and to simply align wheels at this time. Further mushrooming will require a more expensive repair. | ||
| Mar 201261000 miUS $2825 | Leaking power steering line. Leaking thermostat Leaking oil pan gasket. Control arm bushings worn and loose. | ||
| Dec 201266000 miUS $711 | Low-pressure steering lines leaking. Dealer replaced lines, flushed system, and refilled with fluid. | ||
| Mar 201368000 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 201370000 mi | Corrosion on door seal flange repaired under warranty per TSB SI M 41 02 06. | ||
| Feb 201472000 miUS $178 | Intermittent P0303 code (misfire cylinder 3). Decided to replace coil pack, spark plugs, and plug wires. Problem apparently resolved. | ||
| Oct 201474200 miUS $1073 | Thermostat housing broken and thermostat non-op. Required OBD computer scan, antifreeeze, elec throttle service, thermostat assembly, coolant system kit, etc. | ||
| Jan 201675500 mi | Dealer performed OC3 Mat Recall related to intermittent malfunction of passenger air bag sensor and light. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Georgia, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2017116000 miUS $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 | ||
| Nov 2018114000 miUS $1200 | Replace Rear Brakes, new pads Replace Power Steering pump and both hoses. What had earlier been thought to be a small oil leak was actually brake fluid. Reservoir was empty and pump failed. | ||
| Nov 2021120000 miUS $1000 | AC/Heater coolant tank leaking fluid replaced tank. Also did preventive maintenance on rear strut busings, oil change/full service | ||
| Jan 2022120000 miUS $600 | Replaced radiator hose Replacement of both rear tail lights that had been "fogged" by sun exposure. Update of 3rd rear brake light on the hatch. About $150 in "repairs" and $450 in renewals (tail lights) | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Nebraska, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 201793000 miUS $850 | Supercharger was serviced, water pump and pulley were both replaced | ||
| Aug 201793000 miUS $1000 | Clutch replaced because the throw out bearing started to rattle. I thought it would be good idea to replace everything while it was apart. There were no signs of slipping but the clutch was due for replacement. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Dec 201028500 miUS $75 | Replaced thermostat gasket | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Missouri, United States Nov 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jan 201683500 mi | recall for passenger seat air bag sensor | ||
| Jun 201686000 mi | starter was replaced under warranty from previous repair. Its been very hot this summer and at extreme temps the starter would not engage. | ||
| Jul 2017101000 miUS $1000 | serpentine belt and oil pan gasket | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Utah, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Feb 201441000 miUS $700 | Oil pan leaking oil and crankshaft position sensor leaking oil Replaced oil-filled engine mount Coolant leak, replaced thermostat housing Replaced O2 sensor | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2020 | |||
| May 201363600 miUS $400 | Replaced thermostat, gasket was leaking slightly | ||
| Sep 201370000 miUS $589 | Idler puller and drive belt replaced | ||
| Sep 201786500 miUS $900 | new pads and rotors on all 4 corners | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 201244000 miUS $450 | Power steering leak. Both inlet and outlet hoses were replaced and power steering refilled using OEM Pentosin CHF11s. | ||
| Oct 201356000 miUS $100 | Passenger-side motor mount ruptured. OES part purchased and installed. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Jersey, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jan 201275500 miUS $400 | Left rear parking brake broken/frozen open. Replaced caliper | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Jun 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014US $2000 | Oil Pan gasket replaced Power Steering return hose, pressure hose replaced | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Nevada, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 201170000 mi | Service engine light was on intermitently. O2 sensor replaced at no cost per manufacturer TSB | ||
| Mar 201278000 miUS $268 | Thermostat housing leaking | ||
| Aug 201281500 miUS $162 | Motor mount | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Aug 201026000 mi | Clutch squeals when let out. My neighbors across the street can hear it in their house when I pull away. Replaced the clutch and push rods. Problem returned within a month. Mini now claims it is a characteristic of the car. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 200920000 mi | thermostat housing coolant leak | ||
| Mar 201029000 mi | Cracked windshield. They said rock. I said nope, they covered it I think for goodwill and the crack was really small with no rock pit to be seen or felt. | ||
| Apr 201139000 miUS $210 | failed motor mount pass side, typical in this car | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Tennessee, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 200936000 miUS $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). | ||
| Sep 201145000 mi | DSC/SES lights illuminated for no reason, required a code reset at the mechanic when I was in for an oil change (no charge). | ||
| Jan 2015US $1300 | Radiator, HVAC compressor and bumper bean support replaced. | ||
| Sep 201660000 miUS $2300 | Manual transmission throw out bearing failure. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Georgia, United States Sep 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Mar 201238000 miUS $180 | Front lower control arm bushings were worn out. Replaced with polyurethane bushings. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Sep 201241000 miUS $600 | Replaced A/C pump & condenser, drained & recharged system. | ||
| Jul 201348300 miUS $150 | A/C pressure regulator valve blew out all the refrigerant. | ||
| Sep 201350000 mi | Headlight assembly fell apart inside the headlamp unit. Nonservicable unit. Had to forcefully open the headlamp to reattach disconnected ball & socket mounts & self-leveling motor. Reglued the headlamp back together. | ||
| Apr 201560300 miUS $150 | Coil pack died. | ||
| Mar 201770000 miUS $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. | ||
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 201044000 miUS $36 | Horns would not work. ordered horns. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Iowa, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017118000 miUS $500 | Some sort of powertrain issue | ||
| May 2018125000 miUS $40 | Steering was very difficult, checked power steering fluid and it was dirty. Used turkey baster to take out as much as possible. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 201482000 mi | Noise in transmission, diagnosed as possible leak or needed new transmission, repair estimates $4000-$9000. | ||
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jan 201045000 mi | Thermostat was replaced after coolant loss was noted. | ||
| Jun 2014125000 miUS $125 | Fuel filter was replaced after the car started to ping. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in North Carolina, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 201040000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Jul 200940000 mi | Mini replaced the thermostat under warranty due to a coolant leak in the thermostat seal. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2012 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Oct 201347000 miUS $800 | Replace upper strut mount | ||
| Feb 201452000 miUS $320 | Thermostat had melted, car was overheating | ||
| Sep 201459000 miUS $200 | One cylinder was not working properly | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Sep 2010123000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 2010123000 miUS $350 | Sold with CEL on. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in North Carolina, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016125000 miUS $30 | replaced ABS sensor | ||
| Jul 2016126000 miUS $85 | Cooling fan | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Georgia, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Sep 2015102000 miUS $1100 | Front end bushings replaced Power steering hoses leaking Motor mount replacement | ||
| Jun 2016110000 miUS $400 | Leaking tstat housing. | ||
| Jan 2017107800 miUS $2200 | Had to have the clutch replaced. | ||
2005.5 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Netherlands Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201436980 mi | Well known MINI issue of a rattle in Gearbox well known issue of a MINI 2000. Seat recliner malfunction | ||
| Sep 201542160 mi€600 | left window motor and window lift stopped working and had to be replaced with new components. Known issue with mini 1e Gen. Clear lacquer paint start to crack or peel off all over. Has to repaint body-parts and bonnet. Known issue with Clear lacquer over Red base paint after years?? | ||
| Dec 201750220 mi€1000 | Airco compressor and Airco condensor replaced | ||
| Dec 201852700 mi€560 | window regulator driverside didn't open window again. Regulator and Motor had to replaced after three years again. | ||
| Feb 201952700 mi€250 | oil pan gasket leaking | ||
| Feb 202152700 mi€295 | waterpump hpusing cracked,leaking | ||
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