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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%)
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Chart based on 75 repairs.
2004 Mini Hardtop suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 22 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
| 102000 mi US $2500 |
Replace worn clutch and rotors. Replace bushings. |
| 142300 mi US $600 |
Replace original shocks, struts, bushings, and rear control arms. |
| 101000 mi £300 |
Noise from wheel bearing |
| 53000 mi US $360 |
Grinding noise prompted me to replace the front wheel bearings. Problem solved. |
| 85000 mi US $650 |
electric steering pump failed and was replaced. |
| 77000 mi US $200 |
Rear trailing arm bushings & top shock mounts were replaced. Originals had softened enough that the toe in on the rear tires would change over bumps & grooves, making the car wander. |
| 149300 mi US $90 |
Front end alignment. Front tires were wearing excessively on the inner edges. Report from shop is to look at passenger right front control arm bushing soon. |
| 150400 mi US $450 |
Replaced rear control arm bushings with Neoprene aftermarket parts. |
| 95400 mi US $60 |
replace left front shock mount replace left front shock mount |
| 117500 mi US $65 |
Replaced passenger front strut bearing. Original part with 104k on it. Strut bearing was cracked 85% through and making noise on bumps. Replaced driver front strut bearing. Part covered under parts warranty, as it had 6k miles and 12 months on it. |
| 105500 mi US $190 |
Power steering suction and return hose replaced |
2004 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 10000 mi | Warranty claim for new steering pump |
| 31000 mi €680 |
replaced power steering pump |
| 77000 mi US $1100 |
control arm bushings worn so replaced |
| 93000 mi US $1300 |
Progressive, loud, rubbing noise from left rear wheel. Diagnoses as worn wheel bearing. |
| 118000 mi US $1200 |
Right front grinding noise, wheel bearing failed. |
| 108700 mi US $600 |
Power steering lines leaking. |
| 123700 mi | Leaking power steering fluid. Power steering pump was faulty; due for power steering pump recall to change pump so pump changed. |
| 118000 mi US $300 |
Broken tie rod - mechanic replaced rather easily. Had alignment done afterward. |
| 40300 mi US $450 |
The power steering pump and associated equipment caught on fire. This has been a problem and BMW extended the warranty to 130k miles for this model. Repairs were done but took over a month in the shop waiting on parts. if no warranty $7000+ |
| 52000 mi US $5662 |
wheel bearing hubs completely worn down |
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