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2005 Mini Convertible repairs by problem area
Chart based on 20 repairs.
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 2011 75000 mi US $250 |
Electrical systems intermitent failure from body control module. The system would fault but the car would start, however half the car would not be working. This is caused by a water intrusion issue in the left foot kick panel. | ||
| May 2012 91000 mi US $4500 |
Engine cradle replacement, right lower A-arm, right tie rod and end, ball joint, etc. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013 73000 mi US $600 |
bushings replaced | ||
| Mini Convertible in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 2012 70500 mi US $300 |
O2 sensor inop | ||
| Mini Convertible in Netherlands Dec 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Mar 2015 81840 mi €550 |
Brake lines rusted away | ||
| Mini Convertible in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2017 22328 mi US $568 |
Replace worn front brake pads and rotors. | ||
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2010 62000 mi US $500 |
sunroof "tray" cables broke and entire tray mechanism had to be replaced | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 2009 49000 mi |
Convertible top wouldnt lower. Removed top, replaced cables (out of allignment) reinstalled top.. | ||
| Mar 2009 49000 mi |
Rear calipers gripping: replaced worn seal in cylinder. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jun 2010 37000 mi US $500 |
Power steering pump failed. Pump removed, sent off for refurb, and replaced. | ||
| Oct 2010 42000 mi US $400 |
Power steering pump replaced. Removed, sent for rebuild, and reinstalled. | ||
| Mar 2012 48000 mi US $15 |
replace ball joints + alignment replaced rocker cover gasket | ||
| Apr 2012 48200 mi US $130 |
Replaced leaking PS hoses. Replaced dead battery | ||
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2015 198000 mi US $161 |
The car wouldn't start. The battery needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mini Convertible in North Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010 63500 mi |
convertible top replaced due to mechanical problems convertible top replaced due to mechanical problems | ||
| Mini Convertible in Washington, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Oct 2009 26000 mi |
Thermostat gasket failure, caused by car not being used all winter. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Connecticut, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015 82000 mi US $150 |
The convertible top would not go down. brought it to a mini specialist to fix if easy. after $150 still not working. sold car | ||
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