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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 34 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
| 113000 mi | Got back from a week long trip and the AC compressor would no longer run |
| 65100 mi C $500 |
Alternator seized, replaced it as well as supercharger oil, thermostat, belt and idler pulley. |
| 70680 mi C $150 |
Replaced battery |
| 100700 mi US $115 |
AC compressor pulley clutch |
| 84000 mi US $180 |
Battery was down to five functioning cells. Replaced battery to fix. |
| 35869 mi | Front and rear brake pad replacement, Xenon headlight replacement, passenger side window motor replacement, sunroof shade re-attachment, ABS fluid repaclement. All covered by warranty. |
| 29000 mi US $1900 |
Electrical, other than above, repair |
| Window inoperative. |
| 69700 mi US $80 |
Airbag control unit had a hardware failure, replaced it with a used one. Found out I can't use a used control unit if the VIN from the donor car is too far from my own. Now need to purchase a new OEM part. |
| 62000 mi US $400 |
Short in the starter which caused the car to start repeatedly while running |
| 117300 mi | Leaking battery, checked regulator and all is ok. |
| 122000 mi US $335 |
"Lifetime" Xenon headlight bulb replaced, passenger side only. |
| 120000 mi US $153 |
Side marker bulb apparently overheated and melted the plastic at the socket. The socket broke off the lamp housing and was dangling by its harness. There were no signs of external damage. Replaced side marker lamp assembly. |
| 102000 mi US $235 |
left HID Headlight ballast, and HID Bulb needed to be replaced under original warranty, at 45,000 miles Right HID Headlight ballast, and HID Bulb needed to be replaced under extended warranty, at 65,000 miles CD player needed to be replaced with newer OEM model, 2003 version's LCD display would pixelize in temps under 20 degrees. Known issue when I brought it to dealer, and they replaced it with newer build date CD player Rear hatch license plate light socket disintegrated. Metal tabs for bulbs totally corroded away - had to replace entire rear hatch handle assembly, and have it painted, since it only comes primed. 90,000 miles |
| 107000 mi US $235 |
alternator died |
| 37000 mi | Power lock on driver side required new actuator |
2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 16868 mi | Stereo head unit replaced under warranty. |
| 61200 mi US $2220 |
Radiator fan assembly failed due to short. A/C compressor also failed and receiver dryer was leaking. Mechanic determined that the A/C compressor may have caused the short. |
| 47000 mi US $730 |
new starter |
| 90300 mi | Passenger Side window .. Motor drive broke.. second time.. The Window lift cables and the regulators jamed the window after it was down. |
| 103900 mi US $270 |
Starter Failed |
2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 40300 mi C $160 |
Battery died, replaced. Battery was original from 2003. |
| 2000 mi | warranty covered squeaky speaker grill in passenger door and loose lens on rpm gauge on dashboard |
| 59200 mi | Driver door lock no longer controlled by key fob |
| 65000 mi | Driver door lock no longer controlled by key fob |
| 136000 mi | Compressor failure |
| 58200 mi US $1300 |
Switch for raising and lowering windows is not working well...have to apply lots of pressure to the toggle. Was told the unit needed to be replaced. The cost was not worth it to me, as the issue is a minor nuissance. |
| 94600 mi US $250 |
Driver's side window motor died. Replaced rotor. |
| 82000 mi US $17 |
Headlight replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $17 |
Twice, I've had to replace the same headlight! Also one lower "custom light" is out but haven't replaced it yet. |
| 107000 mi US $45 |
Third time in 2 1/2 yrs that I've had to replace low beam headlight. Attempted to replace it myself but it still wouldn't work. Took it to a shop and discovered I was sold a burned out bulb! Still, it's worth noting frequency of this repair. |
| 115804 mi US $423 |
Replaced AC compressor, expansion valve. |
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