| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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
- 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 75 repairs.
2004 Mini Hardtop electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (33%)
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.
2004 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 124200 mi US $500 |
Alternator quit |
| 138000 mi US $1600 |
New compressor. Replaced dryer and condensor also. |
| 134000 mi US $30 |
Simple A/C recharge |
| 154000 mi US $200 |
Bearing noise on the alternator (continued to work). Replaced the alternator, and the idler pulley (not the idler pulley assy). Replacement SuperCharger, and Waterpump was bought - not installed. |
| 133100 mi US $200 |
Passenger window regulator failed |
2004 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 152000 mi | Had the alternator replaced but the ground came loose for the second time making it charge only sporadically. |
| 57000 mi | radio amplifier burned out, $1,000 to fix |
| 108500 mi US $265 |
Refilled freon, fixed short that was preventing compressor from turning on. |
| 118000 mi US $1200 |
Car would not start. Solenoid in starter failed. |
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