| 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
2002 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (32%)
Brakes and Traction Control (16%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 19 repairs.
2002 Mini Hardtop repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in North Carolina, United States Sep 2012 - May 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014107000 miUS $200 | Passenger side axle boot torn, replace entire axle. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Michigan, United States Jul 2015 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Aug 201692000 miUS $70 | Had to replace the engine cooling fan. Replaced strut mounts. Mounts were failing. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201180000 miUS $400 | oil leak | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Apr 201761000 miUS $962 | Front brakes and rotors Replace right half shaft | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Feb 201572500 miUS $1030 | Valve cover gasket replaced Tensioner pulley and idler pulley replaced Serpentine belt replaced Clutch Release bearing making noise | ||
| May 201575000 mi | Mini honored the full power steering pump and fan replacement which had an extended warranty from the factory. Power steering started to stiffen whilst driving and the power steering fan sometimes kept running when the car was off. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Indiana, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015103000 miUS $800 | Items replaced: Valve cover and oil pan gaskets, serpentine belt, broken motor mount, spark plugs, crank position sensor oring. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012156300 mi | Cooling fan relay switch defective. | ||
2002 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jul 2016135000 miUS $1500 | Replaced brakes and rotors | ||
2002 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States Mar 2016 - Jul 2017 | |||
| May 2017120300 miUS $370 | Replaced rear pads and rotors, which were going to wear out before next service interval. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Mar 201262000 mi | Passenger Belt Pretensioner had a bad crimp in the electrical connector. Covered under extended 10yr MINI warranty. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Georgia, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012108500 miUS $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. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Illinois, United States - Jul 2004 | |||
| Jul 200434390 mi | Passenger Front Door Speaker Buzzes - Ordered speaker - Warranty Reverse gear is difficult to engage when cold - The reverse gear is a non synchronized gear - Warranty | ||
| Mini Hardtop in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Feb 201398780 miC $1200 | was a recall problem. called Mini and they did not have a record of my VIN being recalled, but I did receive a letter --- misplaced. Surprized at their reaction. | ||
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