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2005 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Chart based on 256 repairs.
Chart based on 185 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mini Hardtop
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| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Feb 2010 51000 mi |
Replaced O2 sensor. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Maryland, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010 64000 mi US $2000 |
Cooling fan was replaced Suspension is loose- not sure of the technical reason. Not a critical fix for now, but expensive. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Victoria, Australia Oct 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011 66340 mi A $700 |
head gasket engine mount | ||
| Apr 2011 66340 mi |
needed $1,500 of repairs when sold | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011 27000 mi US $500 |
Broken engine mount | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 2009 34000 mi |
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| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 2010 43000 mi US $4500 |
Gear Box making noise when clutch disengaged. | ||
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States May 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Apr 2014 73000 mi US $1752 |
Oil Pan leak - replaced Gasket - replaced Power steering pump and fan Front struts failed Bad front axel Reverse lights - previous mechanic left unplugged "Failure of PRE CAT O2 Sensor" O2 Sensor Harness Heater Circuit Front Drive-Shaft | ||
| Oct 2015 87000 mi US $24 |
Seal around the middle of the Engine Coolant Reservoir was leaking. Replied with sealant. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Tennessee, United States Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Oct 2021 37000 mi US $50 |
Wheel speed sensor failed | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2010 84000 mi US $380 |
Failure of speed sensor in driver side wheel hub Pass seat weight sensor pad (airbag sensor) bad. This is the 3rd needing replacement since car was purchased new | ||
| Oct 2010 85200 mi US $40 |
Mini has a known weak point in the exhaust hangers, mine needed to be welded back on | ||
| Jun 2014 87000 mi US $350 |
Replaced Master Cyl and fluids. The brake pedal was on the floor. Replaced alternator because bad pulley bearing making noise. Also replaced serpentine belt. Brakes were not firm, replaced rear caliper Replaced Master Cyl and fluids Replaced alternator, bad pulley bearing. Also replaced serpentine belt | ||
| Jul 2014 88000 mi US $300 |
Brake power booster, spark plugs, oil and trans fluid | ||
| May 2015 101000 mi US $1600 |
Cracked radiator mount, cracked radiator and leaking expansion tank | ||
| Dec 2015 107000 mi US $1317 |
Car had a couple of oil leaks that I have been ignoring, had them all fixed- Valve Cover Gasket, Oil Filter Housing and Oil Pan Gasket | ||
| Jan 2016 107000 mi US $500 |
I had the parking brake cable replaced on the 05. The brake would not release in cold weather (under 20 degrees). Also new battery in same car. | ||
| Dec 2016 116000 mi |
The throw out bearing failed with no warning, the entire clutch was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2017 119000 mi US $200 |
I replaced all 4 wheel hubs, this was due to a low speed noise that I could not nail down and the hubs were the originals. In the process I broke one of the wheel speed sensors. | ||
| Feb 2018 127000 mi US $800 |
inner CV joint was leaking grease so I replaced both the inner and outer boots. Since the drive shaft needs to be removed to complete the repair I had the axle seal replaced as well for preventative measures. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in North Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Nov 2010 48000 mi |
convertible top stopped working (snapped cables operating the sunroof/top. Cost of repair prevented my having the problem fixed. Requested assistance from MINI....local dealer was little help. Doubt there will be any help. Picked up a piece of metal during trip to dealer that lodged in the rear spring/suspension. Dealer looked at it and returned the car with object still there...????? Sort of said "oops"...we forgot. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Maryland, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010 36000 mi |
From a previous warranty repair 2 years ago, when the Cabrio top was replaced, the roof frame rattled badly. MINI corporate confirmed a problem with original parts/installation and replaced components at no cost out of warranty. | ||
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Oct 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 2016 84000 mi US $3500 |
Coolant leak repair, a single part cost $300. Hoses and valves replaced Motor blew, headgasket replaced, along with all other 80K maintenance, many hoses, valves, and gaskets replaced. | ||
| Jun 2017 91000 mi US $600 |
Leak of main oil gasket in engine deteriorated all oil gaskets causing massive leaking. Needed all main gaskets replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| May 2010 56720 mi |
Replaced cracked air tube. Replaced cracked air tube and used car delivery prep. | ||
| Dec 2010 59800 mi US $115 |
Transmission went into "EP" mode and driver noticed harsh shifts and general sluggish performance. The shop retrieved error code 2C10. Updated tranny control unit with latest software. It's better but shop cautioned, be alert to more. Investigated trouble code:2C10 ("EP" displayed on tranny indicator). One occurrence of code. Fault was cleared. Car driven, fault did not reoccur. Tranny software upgraded. Shop cautioned vigilance to more occurrences. | ||
| Jan 2011 60700 mi |
Another occurrence of trouble code 2C10, shifter fault. The shop had two other MINI Coopers in for repair and reported that our shifter was "very loose" compared to the others. Will order new shifter and replace when arrives. Another occurrence of trouble code 2C10, shifter fault. The shop had two other MINI Coopers in for repair and reported that our shifter was "very loose" compared to the others. Will order new shifter and replace when arrives. | ||
| Feb 2011 61000 mi US $1171 |
Replaced shifter. Replaced ignition packs on recommendation of shop. Replaced shifter. | ||
| Apr 2011 61200 mi US $72 |
Recurrence of "EP" tranny warning light. Code scan revealed Code 2C10 again. Shop cleared code and drove extensively in attempt to have fault reoccur, which it didn't. But they did claim that tranny is "slipping" on shift of 2. Recurrence of "EP" tranny warning light. Code scan revealed Code 2C10. Shop cleared code and drove in attempt to have fault reoccur, which it didn't. But they state that tranny is "slipping" between 2nd & 3rd. Oil change, char | ||
| May 2011 61300 mi US $8755 |
Replaced transmission. Replaced fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. Replaced transmission. | ||
| Oct 2011 64000 mi |
"EP" in tranny display. No obvious impairment in performance. Six months since tranny was replaced. Repair consisted of reading code (code I.D. was not reported to owner), clearing error, relearning tranny "adapts" and test drive. | ||
| Jan 2012 65248 mi |
Fluid leak. We took a piece of poster card and set it under the engine all night to help shop locate source. Fluid was clear. Shop cleaned area, drove it and said the PS hoses were leaking. Both hoses replaced. EP message in gear selector display, scanned as 2C10. Shop cleared and drove. Error did not return. Shop contacted PUMA (MINI's tech support network). PUMA advised that code has been related to low voltage. Batt. checked, terminal loose Yet another appearance of 2C10 in the gear drive indicator. The dealer went to extreme to try and trace the issue. But once the error was "cleared" the error would not repeat. PUMA contacted, if returns Engineer will be called in. Continued investigation of "EP" (2C10 scanned as cause). One day after return of PS hose replacement, "EP" appeared in tranny display. Kept car 10days, clear error, contacted PUMA. Ran PUMA list, nothing found. But not charged. | ||
| Oct 2012 67500 mi US $518 |
Clear fluid leak. Dealer inspected, cited warped thermostat housing as cause. Replaced housing, thermostat, gasket and coolant was flushed. Addition repairs recommended. Engine mount $3C, brake fluid $1C, front control bushing $7C. | ||
| Jan 2013 70300 mi US $42 |
Lift supports for rear hatch. In cold temps the hatch would not remain fully open. On really cold days < 20 F the hatch would slowly fall. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2012 33160 mi |
One rear license plate lens disappeared. MINI PARTS advised that they had to replace the entire lighting bracket($150). However when I found the factory part on the web ($9.00) they were apologetic and installed it gratis. Slow antifreeze leak onto floor of garage. Passenger seat when reclined fully or in full forward tilt position would occasionally not lock when put back up in normal driving position. Sunroof making unhappy noises when closing, less so when opening. | ||
| Mar 2015 39680 mi C $75 |
Dipstick broke outside sheath. Luckily didn't break off completely as is known to happen with this sad testament to normally technically excellent BMW design. Replaced with Craven Speed stainless steel spring with aluminum handle @ $75 US ! | ||
| May 2015 40300 mi C $86 |
Both gas struts holding up the rear hatch gave up at once. MINI dealer wanted $99.55 EACH. Replaced with aftermarket(StrongArm) struts for $38.74 each. | ||
| Jan 2020 51396 mi C $350 |
RT front fluid-filled engine mount leaking. Replaced. | ||
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 74400 mi |
I can't open the hood | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Georgia, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016 185000 mi US $75 |
Valve Cover Gasket | ||
| Dec 2016 185000 mi |
Boot cracked around clamp leaking out CV grease on day of sale. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Alberta, Canada Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Power steering pump failed, ventilator seized. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 2014 54900 mi US $1200 |
oil pan gasket leaking. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 2013 96200 mi US $130 |
Replaced both oil cooler seals. | ||
| Feb 2013 71000 mi US $330 |
Replaced the main gasket seal on the oil cooler | ||
| Nov 2013 82600 mi US $493 |
Diagnosed as a starter issue, but turned out to be an ignition switch. Installed new starter and ignition switch. | ||
| Nov 2014 100000 mi US $139 |
Battery died and replaced it. | ||
| Mar 2015 105000 mi US $225 |
Upper right motor mount bolt broke off. | ||
| May 2016 121000 mi US $215 |
Replaced a broken charcoal canister. | ||
| Jun 2016 122000 mi |
Had airbag sensor replaced in the passenger seat under recall. It didn't didn't always recognize that there was a person in the seat. | ||
| Aug 2016 122000 mi US $1064 |
Crank pulley broke while driving the car. replaced crank pulley, serpentine belt, tensioner unit, and Idler pulley | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Oregon, United States Dec 2019 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Sep 2019 83000 mi US $1500 |
Supercharger service, radiator, brakes, front suspension, struts | ||
| Mini Hardtop in South Carolina, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jul 2013 62200 mi US $275 |
The brake rotors were getting cut by the brake cage. After ordering new pads and rotors I found out that the bearing hub was the culprit. The hub was so bad that it moved freely through to the axle. $200 for pads/rotors and $75 for hub. | ||
| Jan 2014 61200 mi US $20 |
ABS, Traction Control, Low Tire lights came on indicating a bad speed sensor. Isolated the wheel by testing the resistance of each at the ABS module. Replace the driver's side front sensor and lights gone. Probably caused by bearing fail. | ||
| Sep 2014 70000 mi US $40 |
Passenger inside door release stopped working. The cable stretched (common problem) over time. Replaced cable. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Minnesota, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014 95000 mi US $15 |
Missing at idle, bad fuel economy. Installed new air filter and ran techron fuel injection cleaner through the fuel tank. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Georgia, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| May 2014 125700 mi US $250 |
Hatch struts failed | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Delaware, United States Mar 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Feb 2015 | The catalytic converter broke open at a seam which created almost a cutout at the headers and the sound was quite loud in the car . The converter was welded closed and the rest of the exhaust system was replaced. Actually in January. | ||
| May 2016 91300 mi US $750 |
Replaced dead Battery. Could not get the passenger side hood latch to open. Hood was stuck closed. Replaced exhaust system after catalytic converter. The shop did not align the hangers to the supports. Exhaust would twist and bang against the underside of the car. | ||
| Oct 2017 95000 mi US $600 |
The Parking Brake cable from the Hand Brake to the rear junction broke. The mechanic billed me for replacing the parking brake cable to each rear wheel ($180 in parts) and 3 hours labor. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 2015 99100 mi |
Replacing electric power steering pump and power steering cooling fan | ||
| Sep 2015 100000 mi US $306 |
Replaced Head lamp and head lamp ignitor | ||
| Apr 2016 102500 mi US $200 |
Replaced RF and LF control arm bushings Valve cover gasket replaced | ||
| Aug 2017 112000 mi US $158 |
Check engine light came on, diagnosed as faulty camshaft position sensor. Had to order part Replaced camshaft position sensor | ||
| Nov 2017 113000 mi US $920 |
Both mufflers replaced | ||
| Feb 2018 114248 mi US $281 |
Parking brake wouldn't hold. Replace the parking brake cable | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Utah, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015 65000 mi US $1800 |
Power Steering hose found to have leak, thermostat found to have leak, cabin HEPA filter needed to be replaced, RF inner ball joint was worn and needed replacing. Service Engine Soon light came on, I was told i was nothing, came back on. | ||
| Nov 2016 84000 mi US $1100 |
Driver door would not open from inside, key fob didn't unlock driver door, and window rolled up/down badly. Replaced whole door latch assembly. Thermostat was leaking coolant and another sensor seal was leaking oil. Thermostat and the seal was replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Maryland, United States - Mar 2008 | |||
| Aug 2007 15000 mi |
Defective car alarm system replaced. | ||
| Feb 2008 20000 mi |
Defective thermostat caused car to overheat. | ||
| Mar 2008 20600 mi |
Front driver seat replaced; seat heater was overheating seat temperature to 160 degrees F. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in West Virginia, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 2015 74000 mi |
Power steering rack failure. | ||
| Jan 2016 US $550 |
Thermostat housing leaking Valve cover gasket leak | ||
| Feb 2016 76900 mi US $70 |
Low speed resistor failed on radiator fan | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2014 82000 mi US $525 |
crankshaft pulley failure. Replaced crank pulley, idler, tensioner and serpentine belt. Also serviced supercharge (changed oil). | ||
| Apr 2015 88000 mi |
sunroof rain rail tube coupling became disconnected. Water from sun roof rail ends up on passenger side floor | ||
| Jan 2016 94700 mi US $95 |
Thermostat housing leak. Replaced housing, thermostat and gasket | ||
| Jun 2016 99000 mi US $98 |
Clutch master and slave cylinder replaced | ||
| Sep 2016 99000 mi US $26 |
Check Engine light: evaporation system minor leak. Replaced gas cap. | ||
| Dec 2016 100000 mi US $1850 |
supercharger bearing failure. Supercharger replaced | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New York, United States - Aug 2007 | |||
| Aug 2007 22598 mi |
Steering failure. Dealer replaced steering rack, power steering pump, asst. wiring, and electric fan. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Aug 2017 54000 mi US $35 |
Right side motor mount needed to be replaced | ||
| Oct 2017 54000 mi US $450 |
Struts and shocks had to be replaced | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 2011 60000 mi US $800 |
Leaking main oil seal Oil leak - Valve Cover gasket Head gasket leak Power steering, fan not working Low speed cooling fan failure AC leak, not working | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014 170100 mi US $3000 |
Clutch wore out at 156,000 miles. Also had to replace flywheel, this doubled the cost | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Michigan, United States Mar 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 2013 71100 mi US $900 |
broken connection at rear of fuse box | ||
| Jun 2014 81000 mi US $160 |
alternator failed. replaced with new timing belt | ||
| Oct 2014 82200 mi US $5 |
replaced pads, rotors, brake lines and rear brake caliper | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 2011 129000 mi US $325 |
Cleaned some sort of a boost sensor that was causing a miss under load. Total cost of $250, which was mostly diagnostic time. Replaced torn intake boot, $75. | ||
| Apr 2011 129500 mi US $75 |
Replaced coolant expansion tank. | ||
| Jul 2011 132000 mi US $350 |
Failed engine mount caused vibration under load. Mount replaced. | ||
| Aug 2011 132000 mi US $380 |
Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. | ||
| Nov 2011 134000 mi US $500 |
Windshield (previously replaced) leaked into interior. Fried electronics in mirror. | ||
| Jun 2012 137000 mi US $800 |
As a result of earlier water leak, the central locking unit went out and had to be replaced. A/C leak. Recharged and diagnostic fluid added. Cruise control not working. Bad clutch sensor. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States May 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011 61000 mi US $200 |
Clutch issue. Sticking when pushed pedal down. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Oregon, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jul 2010 67700 mi |
02 sensor replaced by MINI no charge | ||
| Jun 2011 78000 mi US $387 |
Worn control arm bushings | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Nevada, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010 37000 mi |
Oxygen sensor, third time replaced. Check engine light has come back on, again. | ||
| Feb 2011 39000 mi US $78 |
Problematic oxygen sensor replaced, yet again. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2008 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 2008 37820 mi |
Brought car in for Inspection II. Turned out there was a leak in the steer rack. Replacement covered by warranty. | ||
| Nov 2008 45260 mi |
Dome light shorted out. Complained that the sunroof mechanism seemed to be slower and noisy. Dealer mentioned a service bulletin and said they would fix it. During inspection, dealer noticed oil outside the engine. They replaced the head cover gasket and the oil pan gasket. | ||
| Dec 2009 62000 mi |
Fluid from engine mount leaked out. Dealer said it would still be okay to drive with it for awhile. Would replace at next routine maintenance. | ||
| Feb 2010 63860 mi C $1700 |
Top engine mount leaked fluid. It appears to be a common issue. Replaced the mount. | ||
| Mar 2010 66340 mi C $120 |
After repairing the top engine mount, the dealer said the lower engine mount was likely worn. Turned out the bushing was cracked. Lower engine mount was replaced. | ||
| May 2011 81840 mi C $300 |
Power steering pump return hose leak | ||
| Mar 2012 91140 mi C $735 |
Fuel pump failure while on a MINI club drive | ||
| Jun 2013 102300 mi |
Power steering was stiff and seemed to vibrate when turning. MINI replaced power steering pump under extended warranty. | ||
| Sep 2013 104160 mi C $2000 |
catalytic converter rusted and broke in half. Required new exhaust manifold and cat. | ||
| Apr 2014 110540 mi C $800 |
Had clutch replace a year ago. The new clutch failed due to too much vibration from the dual mass flywheel. Replaced under warranty. Converted to single mass flywheel system. | ||
| Aug 2014 114700 mi |
Passenger side power window motor failure. Ran diagnostics, checked fuses and nothing wrong indicated. Fixed using the "Fonzie method". A couple of good hard bangs on the door panel where the motor was mounted. | ||
| Mar 2015 118420 mi C $600 |
Noticed some play on the steering and a slight pull to the left. Had repair check it out while in for an oil change. It was a cracked wheel bearing. Was a safety issue. | ||
| Jul 2015 121500 mi C $140 |
Rear swaybar bushings broken. Dealer only lubed them. | ||
| Dec 2015 127100 mi C $200 |
Top passenger side engine mount leakage. Replaced engine mount. | ||
| Jan 2016 118960 mi C $150 |
Worn swaybar bushings | ||
| Jan 2017 129400 mi C $100 |
Coolant overflow tank cracked | ||
| Mar 2017 140740 mi C $45 |
oil dipstick broke. replaced dipstick. Had to order it in as dealer did not stock it. | ||
| Jun 2017 143220 mi C $400 |
O2 sensor failed . | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2010 17000 mi US $180 |
Other dealer botched a windshield installation. New dealer fixed the seal and eliminated the rattle at no cost to owner. Costs were regular oil change and brake fluid flush. | ||
| Jan 2012 23000 mi US $89 |
Check engine light turned on. Two faults, one about a misfire, the other about the ABS. Cleared it and hasn't happened since. | ||
| Feb 2012 23200 mi US $250 |
Same fault as before. Shop realized battery was the original 7 year old one. Replaced it. | ||
| Dec 2016 41000 mi US $535 |
Passenger side indoor door handle stopped working. | ||
| Nov 2017 44000 mi US $500 |
Front and rear O2 sensors needed to be replaced after throwing faults. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Apr 2009 50000 mi |
Air conditioning fan motor squealed at moderate to high speed. Service Engine Soon light and Electrical Malfunction Lights came on. The car motor sputtered occasionally and the MPH decreased but the car remained driveable. The source of the problem was a disconnected air hose from the supercharger. | ||
| Nov 2009 62000 mi US $200 |
Power steering fan required replacement. Covered under the extended warranty. Water pump required replacement. Covered under the extended warranty. | ||
| Mar 2010 68000 mi US $200 |
Power steering motor failed. | ||
| Sep 2010 77000 mi US $200 |
Passengers side door lock actuator failed. replaced under extended warranty. Supercharger seal and motor mount seal leaking. replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Jun 2012 118000 mi US $1600 |
replace clutch replace door latch mechanism | ||
| Dec 2012 130000 mi US $500 |
ABS sensor in wheel malfunctioned and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 2013 132000 mi US $150 |
Oil pressure sensor malfunctioned and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013 143000 mi |
Both check engine and service engine soon light came on. Dealer diagnosed the problem as a cracked valve require engine change. Local repair shop diagnosed the problem as failing supercharger. Both repair estimates high-will sell car. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New York, United States Jul 2009 - May 2013 | |||
| Aug 2009 47000 mi |
Replaced defective power steering pump | ||
| Jan 2010 82800 mi US $7000 |
Transmission fluid leak. | ||
| Apr 2010 57000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced defective/worn power steering, fan Asked for 4 wheel alignment. Repair shop diagnosed need for new front end bearings and new right front tie rod in order to perform alignment. Drivers seat not sliding forward when seat back is tilted. Reattached cable inside seat back. | ||
| Jan 2011 54000 mi US $250 |
Passenger side headlight washer broken. Replaced parts with new. | ||
| Jan 2012 66700 mi US $450 |
Fluid (oil) leaking from right side motor mount. Replaced right side motor mount. Second motor mount replacement in 24 months. Previous repair to same item done in January 2010. | ||
| Mar 2012 78000 mi US $450 |
Airbag sensor in passenger seat went bad. Replaced seat bottom. Driver's seat easy access feature not working. Replaced driver's side seat rails. Cooling fan cycling on and off every 30 seconds. Needed replacement. | ||
| Jun 2012 80000 mi US $400 |
Alternator failed. Auxilliary cooling fan failed after being replaced in March. Kept cycling on and off repeatedly. Fan replaced at no charge. | ||
| Apr 2013 89000 mi US $1100 |
Crank pulley broke and was replaced with new | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Sep 2008 - May 2009 | |||
| Oct 2008 14000 mi US $300 |
Glove box plastic peeling. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 2010 47300 mi US $320 |
Slight leak from valve cover gasket was noticed during routine (5000 mile) oil change. Also had plugs changed during the VCG replacement. | ||
| May 2010 53000 mi US $450 |
Power steering fan & pump failure - debris seized fan. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - May 2010 | |||
| Oct 2008 24000 mi US $40 |
leak in thermostat seal, thermostat replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Sep 2005 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Nov 2005 3500 mi |
Broken rear hatch lock. Warranty repair | ||
| Mar 2006 5500 mi |
Loose left headlight unit. Warranty adjustment | ||
| Aug 2009 20000 mi US $199 |
Upper engine mount replaced | ||
| Jan 2011 23000 mi US $480 |
Left HID headlight housing self-leveling system failed. Replaced complete headlight housing. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Jersey, United States Sep 2005 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Aug 2005 300 mi |
Replace supercharger belt tensioner. Under Warranty. Remedy Trim Rattles in P/S door pillar. Under Warranty | ||
| Nov 2008 29000 mi |
Leaking fluid. Found to be defective thermostat housing. Replaced Housing, Gasket and Thermostat. Added Coolant. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 2011 38000 mi US $350 |
Bushing replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 2009 34000 mi |
Had to replace passenger seat air-bag sensor, light was on. Had to replace 2 bad wheel bearings in front. Had to tighten E-brake cable. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 2010 54000 mi US $100 |
Coldest day of the year, thermostat froze shut and car almost overheated. Self diagnosed as too little antifreeze in system due to constant topping-up as a result of leaky thermostat housing. Replaced thermostat and re-sealed housing. | ||
| May 2010 60000 mi US $2200 |
Shop gave me some BS about the springs in the pressure plate "stiffening" enough to repeatedly blow out hydraulics. Basically, they were just covering their butts for a faulty diagnosis. Still have the pristine clutch they took out. | ||
| Apr 2011 69000 mi US $10 |
Rattling under car at high speed, sounded wind-related. All 3 threaded clips that secure the lower bumper-cover related bolts had rusted out, and the bumper was flapping in the wind. New stainless bolts / nuts forthcoming. Rattling under car at high speed, sounded wind-related. All 3 threaded clips that secure the lower bumper-cover related bolts had rusted out, and the bumper was flapping in the wind. New stainless bolts / nuts forthcoming. | ||
| Jun 2011 73000 mi |
Parking brake began seizing repeatedly. Driver side parking brake cable, previously damaged due to poor design, had been rusting and intermittently jamming for >1 year. Inspection found cable critically damaged due to rust. Removed part. | ||
| Oct 2011 76000 mi US $1200 |
Dash lights would not shut off regardless of headlight or ignition position. Dealer diagnosed internally shorted control module and replaced - $750. Remote locks also would not work, replaced receiver - $450 Dash lights would not shut off regardless of headlight or ignition position. Dealer diagnosed internally shorted control module and replaced - $750. Remote locks also would not work, replaced receiver - $450 | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Jersey, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Oct 2008 40000 mi |
Squeaks, noisy gear shifting. Oxygen Sensor | ||
| Jul 2010 63000 mi US $1050 |
Clutch Cylinder replaced. Leaking Engine Gasket and mount. | ||
| Nov 2010 68000 mi US $700 |
Main Engine Fan was reported to be not working. | ||
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Alberta, Canada Feb 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 2011 26040 mi C $1200 |
air bag light on as weight sensor on passenger seat not working replaced wieght sensor | ||
| Nov 2011 27280 mi C $375 |
oxygen sensor was not working so was replaced | ||
| Jan 2012 29760 mi C $320 |
Car was overheating thermostat was replaced. | ||
| Sep 2014 42780 mi C $330 |
Diagnose problem code re air leak. Did some test to rule out any major issue. Appears that gas cap may have not been tightened properly. | ||
| Sep 2015 45260 mi C $1400 |
Coolant leak found.Concern that it was the head gasket. Plastic thermostat housing leaking so was replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Michigan, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2016 75000 mi US $1000 |
Muffler was replaced for the first time, Tie rod was bent, mechanic replaced | ||
| Sep 2017 80000 mi |
I had major rust on: Drivers side door at the bottom Rust bubbling on both rear (left & right) quarter panels one either side of the tail lights. MINI covered the repair under their rust perforation warranty. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Kentucky, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 59000 mi US $400 |
oil leak - replaced pan gasket control arm bushings | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Aug 2012 58700 mi US $1070 |
Transmission cooler replaced. | ||
| Jul 2014 75000 mi US $245 |
Items noted during 75k mile checkup: - two belts replaced (original?) - cabin air filter replaced - tires rotated | ||
| Oct 2014 76000 mi US $775 |
Exhaust system needed replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 2013 74500 mi US $918 |
Power steering pump failed. Replaced pump and cooling fan. | ||
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Massachusetts, United States - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 2009 35000 mi US $400 |
Thermostat housing was gone, new thermostat needed to be replaced, radiator had to be flushed. | ||
| Sep 2009 35500 mi |
Engine coolant appeared to be leaking (levels dropped significantly over 2 weeks) but the shop couldn't find any evidence of leak. | ||
| Mar 2010 44000 mi US $500 |
The engine hydrolocked after driving slowly through a 3 inch puddle during flooding in MA. The car was declared a total loss due to the potential for electrical failure from water damage. A $500 deductible was paid and insurance cut a check for the car. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Netherlands Antilles Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2013 42780 mi |
gas and temp. meter was not reading | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Jersey, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 2013 99500 mi US $505 |
Power steering pump malfunction due to inoperable cooling fan. Update: new fan didn't fix problem, new steering pump ordered. Muffler hanger rusted apart and left muffler dangling. Needed new part, $125 of total. | ||
| Jan 2015 101700 mi US $800 |
Lower steering arm replaced. Mini did not have any part in stock for about a year. Really. A full year. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Aug 2011 55100 mi US $110 |
hydraulic motor mount was gone. replaced it myself. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Quebec, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 2012 44640 mi C $150 |
switch to open hatch, took water or humidity, had a short, unable to open | ||
| Jan 2013 C $700 |
Power steering electrical pump changed. Power steering cooling fan changed. | ||
| Mar 2013 55180 mi C $200 |
Engine light on, to signal defective oxygen sensor, I believe related to antipollution system. sensor replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Connecticut, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010 56000 mi US $3000 |
Replaced clutch. | ||
| Dec 2010 57000 mi US $1150 |
Oxygen sensors were causing the "Check Engine" light to stay on. We took our out-of-warranty Mini to a reliable mechanic, but only the Mini dealership has the software to reset the "adaptations" to make the Check Engine light go off. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014 241800 mi C $1200 |
no heat in the car at all! - needed new heater core - dealer had no idea how to fix - replaced a new thermostat, replaced a good radiator, sensors,finally heater core. Dealers do not like working on these I think! | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Jan 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 2012 75700 mi US $1500 |
replaced suspension bushings electric radiator fan malfunction coolant leak | ||
| Dec 2012 85000 mi US $500 |
fixed exhaust rattle/buzz Reset tire pressure warning sensor light, cleaned reset swithch for same. | ||
| Mar 2013 88000 mi US $50 |
purchased tire pressure monitor reset switch at dealer, replaced myself | ||
| Apr 2013 89200 mi US $1100 |
Power steering electrical pump fan always on. Replaced pump and fan. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 2014 108000 mi US $3400 |
worn bearings & gears, replaced transmission & clutch kit | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Mar 2009 40000 mi |
Leaky oil pan repair. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 2015 137000 mi US $271 |
Fuel Pump stopped working, replaced fuel pump and filter | ||
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