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2005 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (7%)
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Chart based on 256 repairs.
2005 Mini Hardtop suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mini Hardtop
Engine not specified
| 64000 mi US $2000 |
Suspension is loose- not sure of the technical reason. Not a critical fix for now, but expensive. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 73000 mi US $1752 |
Power steering pump and fan Front struts failed Bad front axel |
| 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. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $412 |
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. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 35340 mi | Power steering pump failed, ventilator seized. |
| 74000 mi | Power steering rack failure. |
| 99100 mi | Replacing electric power steering pump and power steering cooling fan |
| 102500 mi US $200 |
Replaced RF and LF control arm bushings |
| 54000 mi US $450 |
Struts and shocks had to be replaced |
| 22598 mi | Steering failure. Dealer replaced steering rack, power steering pump, asst. wiring, and electric fan. |
| 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. |
| 34000 mi | Had to replace 2 bad wheel bearings in front. |
| 60000 mi US $800 |
Power steering, fan not working |
| 78000 mi US $387 |
Worn control arm bushings |
| 38000 mi US $350 |
Bushing replaced. |
| 62000 mi US $200 |
Power steering fan required replacement. Covered under the extended warranty. |
| 68000 mi US $200 |
Power steering motor failed. |
| 53000 mi US $450 |
Power steering fan & pump failure - debris seized fan. |
| 37820 mi | Brought car in for Inspection II. Turned out there was a leak in the steer rack. Replacement covered by warranty. |
| 81840 mi C $300 |
Power steering pump return hose leak |
| 102300 mi | Power steering was stiff and seemed to vibrate when turning. MINI replaced power steering pump under extended warranty. |
| 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. |
| 121500 mi C $140 |
Rear swaybar bushings broken. Dealer only lubed them. |
| 118960 mi C $150 |
Worn swaybar bushings |
| 48000 mi | 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. |
| 47000 mi | Replaced defective power steering pump |
| 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. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 75000 mi US $1000 |
Tie rod was bent, mechanic replaced |
| 74500 mi US $918 |
Power steering pump failed. Replaced pump and cooling fan. |
| 59000 mi US $400 |
control arm bushings |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 52060 mi C $700 |
Power steering electrical pump changed. Power steering cooling fan changed. |
| 99500 mi US $505 |
Power steering pump malfunction due to inoperable cooling fan. Update: new fan didn't fix problem, new steering pump ordered. |
| 101700 mi US $800 |
Lower steering arm replaced. Mini did not have any part in stock for about a year. Really. A full year. |
| 75700 mi US $1500 |
replaced suspension bushings |
| 89200 mi US $1100 |
Power steering electrical pump fan always on. Replaced pump and fan. |
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