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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mini Clubman 3dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
43600 mi
leak around rear door seals
16000 mi
squeaks/rattles in sunroof replaced door sill trim
Exterior plastic "chrome" trim around grill falling off. Interior ceiling continues to rattle and buzz like a dentist's drill at any speed since day one. Repair attempted but failed. Dealer will not repair.
1000 mi
Passenger door sill emblem peeling up
9200 mi
When accelerating (2000-2100 RPM) tachometer rattles. Tach was removed and an anti-rattle spacer was placed in tachometer. Secret compartment rattles when driving. Rattle is from hinge mechanism of CD changer carrier and CD changer carrier was replaced.
32000 mi
Driver door panel interior pulled away from door when closing from inside. Interior door handle panel was replaced. Driver side visor mirror fell off. Drivers side visor replaced.
Sunroof was a bit sticky. Could not be repaired by cleaning or lubing, so several screws or nuts had to be replaced.
22000 mi
US $2500
Sunroof drainage tube was clogged causing water to leak into one of the electrical circuit boards. Tube and circuit board replaced. Also damaged carpeting.
Overhead shade in front half of sunroof completely ripped. Cannot afford replacement at this time. Dealer wanted $200 for part and $400 for labor.
58000 mi
Plastic cover between windshield and hoot has totally dried up and cracked to the point that it is coming apart. MINI wanted hundreds of dollars to replace it.
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