2003 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2003

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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%)

Chart based on 168 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2003 Mini Hardtop.

2003 Mini Hardtop other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 6 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

114000 mi

US $21
Cowl vent foam had deteriorated and almost completely disappeared over time. Replaced foam with pre-cut foam from Minifini. 
127300 mi

US $1
Had to pull inner door handle 3-7x before the door would open. Cable had stretched and cable end had popped out of its holder. Reinstalled in holder, routed cable to take up slack, put a fastener in an unused hole to keep cable in place. 
124000 mi driver's door would not open from inside the car 

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2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

74000 mi

US $495
Headlight repair box 
91200 mi This is the third time for repairs to the passenger window motor and cable assembly.. The first time was $350 for parts alone.. then the next 2 were covered under warrenty. 

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2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

61300 mi

US $2300
Hinge for hatchback broke. 

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2003 Mini Hardtop Other Problems

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