2006 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006

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2006 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

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%)

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2006 Mini Hardtop transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (40%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (40%)

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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. 

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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. 

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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.  

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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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2006 Mini Hardtop Transmission Problems

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