2004 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2004

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2004 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Mini Hardtop problem?

Chart based on 75 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2004 Mini Hardtop.

2004 Mini Hardtop brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (0%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

98000 mi

£250
seized caliper 
126500 mi

US $450
Rebuild of the rear brake calipers. Had to order seals, brake fluid, pads, and $60 in tools to extract piston. 

Return to top

2004 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

90000 mi

US $800
Needed new driver's side rear brake calipers; seizing and scraping. Driver's side emergency brake cable snapped. 
94000 mi

US $550
Brake lines rusted through and thusly were leaking. 
111500 mi

US $500
Caliper seized then new caliper seized. Second caliper covered by parts warranty 
129000 mi

US $300
Wheel speed sensor broken, triggered ABS and low tire pressure yellow warning lights 
60300 mi

US $442
Had to reepalce ABS speed sensors in front 
70000 mi

US $1034
The brake lines were corroded and developed several leaks. Had to hot shot new lines and replace. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Mini models.

2004 Mini Hardtop Brake Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2004 Mini Hardtop problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.