| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2003 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 168 repairs.
2003 Mini Hardtop body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 140200 mi | Glove box would fall open when hitting large bumps. Eventually it just started falling open frequently and randomly. Removed glove box and adjusted latch. Problem fixed. |
| 146200 mi US $12 |
The sunroof deflectors rattled while the roof was closed. I removed them years ago because of this, but the air is very turbulent when the roof is open. Reinstalled deflectors, using new springs. The new springs didn't help the rattling. |
| 147200 mi | Sunroof deflector rattle never fixed. |
| 82000 mi US $75 |
Right rear wheel arch trim clips came off; trim piece flapped in the wind. |
| 135 mi | Bonnet stripe application. |
| 11760 mi | Dash trim and center console 'downtubes' rattling. Covered by warranty. |
2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 90000 mi US $100 |
Drivers Door Handle frozen and would not release when cold weather.. TSB said to R&R door handle. |
2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 93300 mi US $100 |
Hatch would not align when closed - discovered rusted hinges cracking |
| 100000 mi US $164 |
2 circular wheel decals, "Mini" wing emblem (back), cup holder & clamp - Black panel, separating windshield from door. This is the 2nd panel (other side) I've replaced! Parts guy said they break ALL the time. Cheap plastic garbage! |
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