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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%)
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 256 repairs.
2005 Mini Hardtop transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (29%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 17 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
| 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
| 73000 mi US $1752 |
Front Drive-Shaft |
| 116000 mi | The throw out bearing failed with no warning, the entire clutch was replaced. |
| 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. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 61000 mi US $1171 |
Replaced shifter. Replaced shifter. |
| 61900 mi US $8755 |
Replaced transmission. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 170100 mi US $3000 |
Clutch wore out at 156,000 miles. Also had to replace flywheel, this doubled the cost |
| 59200 mi US $7000 |
Transmission fluid leak. |
| 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. |
| 185000 mi | Boot cracked around clamp leaking out CV grease on day of sale. |
| 61000 mi US $200 |
Clutch issue. Sticking when pushed pedal down. |
| 63000 mi US $1050 |
Clutch Cylinder replaced. |
| 99000 mi US $98 |
Clutch master and slave cylinder replaced |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 58700 mi US $1070 |
Transmission cooler replaced. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 108000 mi US $3400 |
worn bearings & gears, replaced transmission & clutch kit |
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