Year | Make/Model | Repair Trips Per 100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | ||
2017 | Mini Clubman | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
12 Clubmans, 9.9 months of data per Clubman, average 10600 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2016 | Mini Clubman | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
12 Clubmans, 9.9 months of data per Clubman, average 10600 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2013 | Mini Clubman | 27 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
36 Clubmans, 10.9 months of data per Clubman, average 46500 miles | |||||
2012 | Mini Clubman | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
15 Clubmans, 9.5 months of data per Clubman, average 72600 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2011 | Mini Clubman | 60 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
31 Clubmans, 10.3 months of data per Clubman, average 60600 miles | |||||
2010 | Mini Clubman | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
18 Clubmans, 10.6 months of data per Clubman, average 73500 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2009 | Mini Clubman | 75 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
27 Clubmans, 8.3 months of data per Clubman, average 79700 miles | |||||
2008 | Mini Clubman | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
14 Clubmans, 11.2 months of data per Clubman, average 79600 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2017 | Mini Convertible | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
14 Convertibles, 9.4 months of data per Convertible, average 8600 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2016 | Mini Convertible | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
19 Convertibles, 11.0 months of data per Convertible, average 17600 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2013 | Mini Convertible | 27 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
36 Convertibles, 10.9 months of data per Convertible, average 46500 miles | |||||
2012 | Mini Convertible | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
15 Convertibles, 9.5 months of data per Convertible, average 72600 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2011 | Mini Convertible | 60 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
31 Convertibles, 10.3 months of data per Convertible, average 60600 miles | |||||
2010 | Mini Convertible | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
18 Convertibles, 10.6 months of data per Convertible, average 73500 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2009 | Mini Convertible | 75 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
27 Convertibles, 8.3 months of data per Convertible, average 79700 miles Convertible redesigned. |
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2006 | Mini Convertible | 58 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
25 Convertibles, 10.7 months of data per Convertible, average 89300 miles | |||||
2005 | Mini Convertible | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
13 Convertibles, 9.2 months of data per Convertible, average 85000 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2012 | Mini Countryman | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
18 Countrymans, 9.0 months of data per Countryman, average 63900 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2011 | Mini Countryman | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
18 Countrymans, 9.0 months of data per Countryman, average 63900 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2013 | Mini Coupe | 27 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
36 Coupes, 10.9 months of data per Coupe, average 46500 miles | |||||
2012 | Mini Coupe | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
15 Coupes, 9.5 months of data per Coupe, average 72600 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2017 | Mini Hardtop | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
14 Hardtops, 9.4 months of data per Hardtop, average 8600 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2016 | Mini Hardtop | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
19 Hardtops, 11.0 months of data per Hardtop, average 17600 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2015 | Mini Hardtop | 46 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
40 Hardtops, 9.9 months of data per Hardtop, average 27400 miles Includes 2014s (late intro). |
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2014 | Mini Hardtop | 46 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
40 Hardtops, 9.9 months of data per Hardtop, average 27400 miles New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015. |
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2013 | Mini Hardtop | 27 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
36 Hardtops, 10.9 months of data per Hardtop, average 46500 miles | |||||
2012 | Mini Hardtop | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
15 Hardtops, 9.5 months of data per Hardtop, average 72600 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2011 | Mini Hardtop | 60 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
31 Hardtops, 10.3 months of data per Hardtop, average 60600 miles | |||||
2010 | Mini Hardtop | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
18 Hardtops, 10.6 months of data per Hardtop, average 73500 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2009 | Mini Hardtop | 75 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
27 Hardtops, 8.3 months of data per Hardtop, average 79700 miles | |||||
2008 | Mini Hardtop | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
14 Hardtops, 11.2 months of data per Hardtop, average 79600 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2007 | Mini Hardtop | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
12 Hardtops, 9.9 months of data per Hardtop, average 79000 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2006 | Mini Hardtop | 58 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
25 Hardtops, 10.7 months of data per Hardtop, average 89300 miles | |||||
2005 | Mini Hardtop | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
13 Hardtops, 9.2 months of data per Hardtop, average 85000 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2003 | Mini Hardtop | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
12 Hardtops, 7.7 months of data per Hardtop, average 115500 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2002 | Mini Hardtop | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
12 Hardtops, 7.7 months of data per Hardtop, average 115500 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2013 | Mini Roadster | 27 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
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see reported repairs | |
36 Roadsters, 10.9 months of data per Roadster, average 46500 miles | |||||
2012 | Mini Roadster | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
15 Roadsters, 9.5 months of data per Roadster, average 72600 miles * Small sample, members only. |
Mini Reliability and Durability: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 3dr Wagon 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
No fixes are required so far see full Mini review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
3.5 years of ownership, only serious problem was a leaking thermostat housing, apparently a common defect on this vehicle. Covered under warranty. Full brake and rotor job was just performed with only 35K miles, that is my only complaint. see full Mini review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
After the inital problems when I picked up my car, the car has been nearly bullet proof. Only routine maintenance. see full Mini review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Less than stellar reliability...mostly little things but the costs add up. Seems to be much more challenging to work on than other cars in this segment see full Mini review |
2003 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
So far (6 years) it has been pretty good and better than most of my other vehicles. see full Mini review |
Mini Reliability and Durability: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
In two years of driving, I have not experienced any mechanical breakdowns with my MINI. Even then, I still have reservations regarding its reliability. So far, there have been two recalls on this particular year and model, one involving a failure that could result in a fire! In addition, an intermittent problem with the low oil pressure sensor and an unexplained check engine illumination has caused me to loose sleep at one point. While these have all been fixed under warranty, I worry about the out-of-pocket cost of maintaining this baby. see full Mini review |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Questionable: the car was delivered with the screen indicators (i.e. remaining mileage, mpg...) NOT activated. I.e. they did not work. It already rattles (3500 miles only). see full Mini review |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
I've never had a car that is more fun but more aggravating with maintenance. We bought the car with 80,000 kms and put on another 80,000 kms but had numerous trips back to the shop for a wide assortment of problems: fuel pump, valve cover gasket, spark plugs, tailgate actuator, etc. see full Mini review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
60k miles and I'm looking for a new car. Love the car but it can't go woot constant repairs. 2 timing chain repairs fuel pressure pump, carbon buildup, clutch replacement, nav DVD drive. see full Mini review |
2009 | 3dr Wagon turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Could be just rumors - too early to tell. see full Mini review |
2008 | 3dr Wagon turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
After this thing hit 52,000 miles it suddenly decided to start sucking money at a high rate of speed. The timing change started rattling on cold starts, (2k out of warranty), and needed to be replaced along with the tensioners. The dealership claimed they never really see this problem, and it's caused from low oil levels. They claimed the mini was a quart low, but it was fine when I checked it a few days prior. A search on any Mini forum will pull up tons of reports for this problem. Flash forward a few thousand miles and the reduced engine power light comes on and the turbo stopped coming on. I was 50 miles into a 1k mile trip, so I turned around and went home, to wait until Monday morning to take it in. I'll have to find the repair sheet, but oil leaked out and went into the turbo solenoid which needs changed, along with wiring, and either a valve or pump. There went another $1,100... see full Mini review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had the car for 4 months and it has spent 3 weeks in the shop. 3 warning lights, a fog light, intermittent whippers not working, etc. Way to many issues for a new car and the service is only average at best. see full Mini review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Reliability and durability , especially during the first couple of years was spotty. A number of transmission and motor problems were experienced. 2005 models and later appear to have the vast majority of these bugs worked out. see full Mini review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Too many repairs, dealer WAY too expensive. see full Mini review |
2002 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
over $2000 in repairs in 2 years, 20K miles see full Mini review |