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2006 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (51%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
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 166 repairs.
2006 Mini Hardtop transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (40%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 85600 mi US $1900 |
Replaced top cable box of shift mechanism. One cable snapped, other was about to snap. Replaced both |
| 71000 mi US $600 |
Clutch release bearing failed so a new clutch assembly was installed. |
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68200 mi | Some hard down shifting and a bit of flaring on the up shift. Changed tranny filter some new very good fluid. Shifting smooth and clean. Best it has shifted since I have owned it. |
| 121000 mi US $1500 |
Slipping transmission. Service fixed. Local independant mechanics chain said it was shot, and needed a new transmission. Local Mini specialist drained and replaced the transmission fluid for $340. Run fine ever since. |
| 95000 mi | Transmission started slipping between 2nd and 3rd gears. |
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 60000 mi US $2300 |
Manual transmission throw out bearing failure. |
| 93000 mi US $1000 |
Clutch replaced because the throw out bearing started to rattle. I thought it would be good idea to replace everything while it was apart. There were no signs of slipping but the clutch was due for replacement. |
| 33000 mi US $500 |
Moaning sound from during clutch take up. Dealer diagnosed and replaced clutch slave cylinder. |
| 26000 mi | Clutch squeals when let out. My neighbors across the street can hear it in their house when I pull away. Replaced the clutch and push rods. Problem returned within a month. Mini now claims it is a characteristic of the car. |
2006 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 82000 mi | Noise in transmission, diagnosed as possible leak or needed new transmission, repair estimates $4000-$9000. |
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