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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%)
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Chart based on 168 repairs.
2003 Mini Hardtop suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (39%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 38 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
| 83000 mi US $405 |
Driver side wheel bearing and passenger side tie rod replaced |
| 65100 mi C $500 |
Replaced rear wheel bearing, noisy. |
| 70680 mi C $300 |
Tie rod end replacement |
| 84000 mi US $280 |
Since I bought the car used, the rear bushings which had been replaced by solid ones by the previous owner, were very noisy. As they wore, the rear suspension felt loose. Replaced with new solid bushings. Drives and sounds great. |
| 87000 mi US $750 |
Front strut mounts were worn. Replaced. |
| 48672 mi | End of warranty at 50k. Alignment, replace the clutch, steering rack, re-hang the driver's side door, driver and passenger side window motor replacement. All covered by warranty. |
| 107000 mi US $600 |
(4) new wheel bearings, not all done in same visit. |
| 81000 mi US $876 |
Power steering pump, and cooling fan need replacing. BMW parts quoted $876.00 for PARTS ONLY! found online for $450.00 replaced myself. |
| 107900 mi US $700 |
lower control arm bushings loose/worn out |
| 76000 mi US $612 |
Front control arm bushings gone. |
| 84000 mi US $720 |
Power steering pressure lines were leaking and replaced. |
| 118000 mi US $400 |
Power steering pump replaced with rebuilt model. |
| 122200 mi US $176 |
Power steering pump |
| 165000 mi | Steering pump stopped working. |
| 222000 mi US $120 |
Rear wheel bearing was noisy. Front suspension control arm bushings were replaced. A little worn but had many miles on them. |
| 233300 mi US $70 |
Wheel bearing was noisy. |
| 102000 mi US $90 |
both front control arm bushing needed to be replaced I replaced them myself at 65000 miles |
| 125500 mi US $670 |
power steering pump failed. $550 for a new one. replaced feed and return lines also, as they were leaking. |
| 126000 mi US $280 |
Both wheel bearings are shot again. I drive the Dragon, and I drive the car hard all the time, wheelbearing replacements are normal maintenance for me :) |
| 130000 mi US $420 |
I replaced all the ball joints I replaced a worn out tie rod end |
| 118000 mi US $7 |
Power steering fluid had been leaking from reservoir cap for months. I assumed it was due to overheated fluid spewing from the breather. Found out that a bad o-ring on the cap is a common problem. No evidence of leakage since the repair. |
| 141000 mi | Power steering fluid leak from reservoir. |
| 113000 mi US $50 |
Leaking power steering |
2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 46000 mi US $1001 |
R & R electronic power steering pump. Design is prone to failure, and it was beginning to whine incessantly, "bump" on turns and I've read enough to know that this is a common failure on the BMW design. |
| 59000 mi US $500 |
2 power steering hoses leaking. Parts ordered and replaced. Pump fine no problems. |
| 94000 mi US $500 |
O2 sensor needed replacing. Left rear control bar was bent and also needed replacing. Dealer wanted $1500 for the job. Went somewhere else and have never returned to the dealer. |
| 120000 mi US $850 |
Power steering pump failed and needed replacing. |
| 135000 mi US $225 |
Power steering pump fan needed replacing. |
| 120000 mi US $500 |
Also replaced front struts. General cleaning. Polished and waxed. replaced some trim parts that were broken or missing. The car had been neglected for some time. |
2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 65720 mi | Replaced power steering pump |
| 116000 mi US $2272 |
Suspension worn. All four struts and mounting plates replaced. |
| 118000 mi US $749 |
Replaced torn lower control arm bushings |
| 85000 mi | Power steering pump replaced due to intermittent loss of power steering. This is common and well documented but NOT a Recall! If you let them know you are aware of how widespread the problem is, the dealer will replace the pump, NO CHARGE. |
| 110000 mi US $583 |
Right front wheel bearing replaced. Front end alignment. |
| 25000 mi US $823 |
Replace leaking high pressure power steering hose. |
| 58200 mi US $1300 |
Replaced shocks |
| 121000 mi | New owner of a used mini, right away power steering started malfunctioning & runs after car is shut off, other forums report this as widespread problem, planning to repair myself at cost of aprox $300 for rebuilt part. No other problems to report |
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