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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Mini Convertible
Engine not specified
| Mini Convertible in Nevada, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017106000 miUS $2700 | wear on manual gearbox requiring REPLACEMENT of entire box. Cost approaches value of car. | ||
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Maryland, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2013112000 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 | ||
| Jun 2014118000 miUS $250 | Replaced rear and front wheel hub | ||
| Jul 2014119000 miUS $300 | Lower control arm bushings, sway bar bushing (just preventative while I am there) and wheel hub | ||
| Dec 2015132000 miUS $3389 | Replaced clutch. The throw out bearing was making noise at idle, I replaced that and clutch. This is the second time this has happened on the 06. First time was in 2008 with 42k miles oil leaks fixed in oil filter housing and oil pan Strut mounting bushing cracked | ||
| Apr 2017143137 miUS $168 | Wheel hub replaced due to noise and wheel speed sensor failure | ||
| Jun 2017142307 miUS $400 | CV joint went bad on passenger side The recently replaced strut mounts had stretched and were replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 2017163160 miUS $827 | the transmission cooling lines were corroded and were leaking at the connection. Included in the cost was transmission fluid and filter change. | ||
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Jul 200922000 mi | Status/indicator light panel (i.e. engine temp, open door indicator, TPMS warning) failing to work. Car sometimes idles rougly and even stalls when starting in morning Convertible top squeals very loudly when raising it after it's been down for 1+ hours Status/indicator light panel (i.e. engine temp, open door indicator, TPMS warning) failing to work Top was lubed again, and squeaking has lessened a bit, but it's still there. | ||
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Colorado, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201465000 miUS $3000 | control arm bushings torn oil pan gasket replaced air conditioning condenser failing power steering hoses leaking | ||
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Jul 2006 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 200614 mi | Adjusted Xenon Automatic Leveling System | ||
| Jul 200718000 mi | Replaced Xenon Automatic Leveling System | ||
| Dec 200843000 mi | Replace O-ring for engine cooling system | ||
| Jul 200954000 miUS $165 | Replaced Clutch and Throwout Bearing under warranty | ||
| Sep 200956913 miUS $348 | Replaced Wheel Speed Sensor | ||
| Aug 201076000 miUS $200 | Motor mount leaking. Chose to replace preventably even though no effects of a bad motor mount were present. | ||
| Nov 201083200 miUS $350 | Bad thermostat gasket leaking coolant; replaced with new thermostat | ||
| Nov 2012148700 miUS $100 | Water Pump replaced Control Arm Bushing, Sway Arm Bushings, and passenger side front bearing replaced | ||
| Jun 2013163000 miUS $300 | Seam of drivers seat popped a thread and over time came apart such that the seat foam was visible. No damage to the leather was noted so seat was resewn. | ||
| Nov 2013174100 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2014187000 miUS $1800 | A/C compressor clutch and radiator fan replacement with A/C recharge. Also, replacement of passenger side rear window regulator | ||
| Mar 2015191000 miUS $340 | Replaced leaking oil filter mount gasket and other gaskets. | ||
| Jul 2015193500 miUS $600 | Crank pulley/harmonic damper broke and was replaced. | ||
| Nov 2015196000 miUS $300 | Alternator failed | ||
| Oct 2016204200 miUS $689 | Rear drivers side window regulator failed and was replaced. Part was ~$300 labor was ~400 | ||
| Apr 2017206000 mi | Rear struts leaking Valve Cover gasket leaking Rear engine mount leaking | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201350000 mi | Ignition coil was replaced | ||
| Sep 201465000 mi | A/C recharge | ||
| Dec 201699000 miUS $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
| Mini Convertible in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201899200 miC $2000 | Roof convertible not closing completely | ||
| Mini Convertible in Illinois, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201025000 mi | Coolant leak caused by fault thermostat gasket. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201338000 miUS $370 | "Check engine" light came on; replaced oxygen sensor. | ||
| Dec 201551000 miUS $182 | Removed windshield washer pump, cleaned lines and hoses for restrictions. | ||
| Mini Convertible in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Apr 201182000 miUS $150 | CVT transmission issue with high-revving, over-revving, sluggish acceleration. All issues resolved by Mini Cooper dealer with software reset, re-learn procedure. | ||
| Jun 201187000 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. | ||
| Sep 201188000 mi | CVT transmission issue with gear selection mapping (software), reset by dealership | ||
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