| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2006 Mini Convertible repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 49 repairs.
2006 Mini Convertible engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (42%)
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.
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 112000 mi | Emissions (O2 sensor error) error, lean O2 sensor post catalytic converter. Cleared code and adaptive memory, error gone for 400 miles- this is a known mysterious error with MINI- no leak or bad sensor |
| 132000 mi US $3389 |
oil leaks fixed in oil filter housing and oil pan |
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22000 mi | Car sometimes idles rougly and even stalls when starting in morning |
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 43000 mi | Replace O-ring for engine cooling system |
| 76000 mi US $200 |
Motor mount leaking. Chose to replace preventably even though no effects of a bad motor mount were present. |
| 83200 mi US $350 |
Bad thermostat gasket leaking coolant; replaced with new thermostat |
| 148700 mi US $100 |
Water Pump replaced |
| 174100 mi US $270 |
Cylinder #2 misfire occurred. Symptoms stopped after restarting the engine, but check engine was on. Diagnosed misfire due to spark plug issue. Replaced plugs, wires, and ignition coil. |
| 191000 mi US $340 |
Replaced leaking oil filter mount gasket and other gaskets. |
| 193500 mi US $600 |
Crank pulley/harmonic damper broke and was replaced. |
| 206000 mi | Valve Cover gasket leaking Rear engine mount leaking |
| 65000 mi US $3000 |
oil pan gasket replaced |
| 50000 mi | Ignition coil was replaced |
| 99000 mi US $750 |
Gas vapor system had a leak (light was on and would not be able to pass emissions -- car ran fine) -- canister in engine bay replaced |
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 82000 mi US $150 |
CVT transmission issue with high-revving, over-revving, sluggish acceleration. All issues resolved by Mini Cooper dealer with software reset, re-learn procedure. |
| 87000 mi | car overheating on hot day with A/C on and at red light. Once moving, temp gauge returned to normal. Mini Cooper of Mt Laurel, NJ says leaking thermostat housing was cause. I don't believe it! Time will tell. |
| 88000 mi | CVT transmission issue with gear selection mapping (software), reset by dealership |
| 25000 mi | Coolant leak caused by fault thermostat gasket. Replaced under warranty. |
| 38000 mi US $370 |
"Check engine" light came on; replaced oxygen sensor. |
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