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Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (6%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1642 repairs.
Mini Hardtop transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (15%)
$1000 - $2499 (26%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (35%)
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.
2019 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 30000 mi | Clutch assembly full replacement |
2015 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9000 mi | Drivetrain Malfunction error message during hard acceleration accompanied by engine roughness and sluggishness. Was able to reset by turning engine off and on again, but would recur the next time I accelerated hard. Needed software update. |
2015 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 3500 mi | Transmission pops out of 1st gear. |
2015 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 134hp 1.5L I3 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2100 mi | Sudden clunk while driving slowly. There was also a intermittent communication loss between acceleration pedal and the ECU for more than 1 second. Car was about to stall, but no error codes. |
2015 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 134hp 1.5L I3 6-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi US $1700 |
Clutch started slipping and got worse. The mechanic thought the hydraulic clutch was not completely releasing. Replaced clutch, pressure plate and bearing. I was quoted $3000 at the dealer , $2300 at an independent shop and $1600 at another shop. I went with the cheapest price. The Mini was always having minor problems and was a frustrating vehicle to own. |
2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 46000 mi US $50 |
Repaired leaking axle seals under CPO warranty |
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 22320 mi | gearbox |
2011 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 49000 mi | Replace radial shaft seal on passenger front side |
| 103703 mi US $2450 |
Clutch Release Bearing |
| 43080 mi | Throwout bearing in clutch failed. Constant slight squealing noise, but still worked fin Entire clutch replaced under warranty. Hydraulic leak in clutch slave cylinder also repaired; may have been cause of throwout bearing failure. |
2010 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 12000 mi | Car would go Hard into forward gears after being in reverse and visa versa. Dealership said defective transmission and ordered one from germany, loaner car for a month while being fixed. Was told defective transmission, new one flown in from Germany free of charge, was given a loaner car for a month. |
| 21000 mi | Went in for yearly service and had a clicking clutch from the pedal when depressed. Dealer says its a defective part and replaced the clutch. |
2009 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 69200 mi US $2275 |
Clutch & flywheel went out. The flywheel was a dual and likely had a mechanical failure (jammed, based on the sound it was making and behavior) as they're prone to it on the MINIs. Replaced with a lightened steel single flywheel to avoid a repeat. |
| 38000 mi | Clutch pedal had developed a clicking noise/feel. One of the parts related to the clutch pedal was adjusted. |
| 94000 mi US $160 |
replaced manual transmission fluid |
2009 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 45000 mi US $1000 |
Clutch release bearing and alignment dowels replaced after howling noise discovered when releasing clutch pedal. |
| 9920 mi | Clutch pedal out of adjustment and coming into contact with master cylinder, making noise. Did not affect operation. New pedal installed. Issue resolved. |
| 79000 mi US $175 |
Plastic Throw Out bearing deteriorated, ruining the clutch, flywheel, and many parts with it. Clutch pedal had developed a clicking noise/feel. Could move from left to right slightly. Plastic Pedal bushings replaced |
2008 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 45880 mi C $1000 |
Clutch was changed last month but service found it was catching. New clutch and flywheel changed under warranty Also tie rod changed, brake fluid drained as per periodic maintenance |
2008 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 124000 mi US $600 |
Transmission fluid pan replaced (could not drain fluid). Fluid and filter replaced. |
2008 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 10840 mi | Broken clutch return spring on clutch pedal. |
| 129000 mi | Had the clutch (original) replaced as well as the slave cylinder and line and the differential output shaft seals. |
2007 Mini Hardtop
Engine not specified
| 74000 mi US $3700 |
Leaking valves in the transmission was causing the car to buck and had difficulty changing gears (automatic transmission) |
| 83500 mi | Difficulty changing gears. Should have replaced transmission but did 52 hours of repairs. Lots of little things fixed. Runs like a charm now. |
2007 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 43000 mi | Clutch was stiff and creaking. Dealer replaced throw out bearing and pressure plate. |
| 95000 mi US $900 |
The shop found and repaired a defective vent tube for the transmission. |
| 10371 mi | Squeaky clutch assembly. - Dealer could not replicate, but removed the slave cylinder and lubricated the Matting surface. |
| 63000 mi US $850 |
Axle seal, replaced. |
2007 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 40000 mi | Manual.transmission shifted would not return to neutral gate on its own. Cables were removed, cleaned and relubricated, and reinstalled with a different routing to help eliminate binding. |
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 85600 mi US $1900 |
Replaced top cable box of shift mechanism. One cable snapped, other was about to snap. Replaced both |
| 71000 mi US $600 |
Clutch release bearing failed so a new clutch assembly was installed. |
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 121000 mi US $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. |
| 95000 mi | Transmission started slipping between 2nd and 3rd gears. |
| 68200 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. |
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 93000 mi US $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. |
| 26000 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. |
| 33000 mi US $500 |
Moaning sound from during clutch take up. Dealer diagnosed and replaced clutch slave cylinder. |
| 60000 mi US $2300 |
Manual transmission throw out bearing failure. |
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 82000 mi | Noise in transmission, diagnosed as possible leak or needed new transmission, repair estimates $4000-$9000. |
2005.5 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 36980 mi | Well known MINI issue of a rattle in Gearbox |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 73000 mi US $1752 |
Front Drive-Shaft |
| 116000 mi | The throw out bearing failed with no warning, the entire clutch was replaced. |
| 127000 mi US $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. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60700 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. |
| 61000 mi US $1171 |
Replaced shifter. Replaced shifter. |
| 61900 mi US $8755 |
Replaced transmission. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 61000 mi US $200 |
Clutch issue. Sticking when pushed pedal down. |
| 63000 mi US $1050 |
Clutch Cylinder replaced. |
| 62800 mi US $7000 |
Transmission fluid leak. |
| 43000 mi US $4500 |
Gear Box making noise when clutch disengaged. |
| 110540 mi C $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. |
| 99000 mi US $98 |
Clutch master and slave cylinder replaced |
| 60000 mi US $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. |
| 170100 mi US $3000 |
Clutch wore out at 156,000 miles. Also had to replace flywheel, this doubled the cost |
| 185000 mi | Boot cracked around clamp leaking out CV grease on day of sale. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 58700 mi US $1070 |
Transmission cooler replaced. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 108000 mi US $3400 |
worn bearings & gears, replaced transmission & clutch kit |
2004 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 120000 mi US $327 |
Had to re-program Transmission |
2004 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 52000 mi US $5662 |
transmission grinding badly |
| 131000 mi | Clutch went out, grinding noise followed by loss of pressure and not working at all. Needed to be replaced. Traded it in instead. |
| 27900 mi €200 |
replaced main shaft seal |
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. |
2002 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 72500 mi US $1030 |
Clutch Release bearing making noise |
| 61000 mi US $962 |
Replace right half shaft |
| 107000 mi US $200 |
Passenger side axle boot torn, replace entire axle. |
2002 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 99200 mi C $12000 |
Replace transmission. CVT failure |
2002 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 108500 mi US $5600 |
Clutch went out; could not engage gears Transmission failed as clutch repair was being completed. Transmission was replaced with rebuilt unit Half shaft failed; car was sent to BMW dealership for repair; car sent back with no repairs performed; half shaft replaced at independent mechanics cost. Car shifted smoothly after this although experienced intermittent hesitation. |
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