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2009 Mini Convertible repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (34%)
Other (9%)
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Chart based on 58 repairs.
2009 Mini Convertible engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $100 |
spark plug keeps failing. car missing. have had the problem for about a year. replaced all plugs then, two weeks later, engine kept missing. replaced another failed plug and still missing. |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
Walnut blasted the intake valves. They had extreme carbon buildup. Fixed rough idle, lower power, lower mpg. |
| 5580 mi | Rad hose hanging down below front valance due to broken clip |
| 6000 mi | High Pressure Fuel Pump had low volatge and did not deliver enough fuel to the engine. Took 3 - 5 start attempts before engine would start and run. Engine running rough for 5 minutes. Fuel smell. |
| 26000 mi | water pump recall, also caused heater to work only sporadically. |
| 39200 mi | Pulley tensioner was leaking oil. Installed new flywheel, reprogrammed ECU. |
| 49000 mi US $1000 |
Engine mounts corroded causing low voltage. Replaced. |
| 53000 mi US $700 |
Coolant leak, Thermostat failed and was replaced. Oil consumption, oil added. |
| 63000 mi US $1200 |
Water pump sounded like it was wearing out, replaced. Some other tensioner (not the famous one) clacking and replaced. |
| 30000 mi | turbo went bad, was replaced |
| 42000 mi US $500 |
Spark plugs |
| 57900 mi US $1000 |
Crack Manifold cover |
| 59200 mi US $450 |
Co2 sensor went bad |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 23000 mi US $2700 |
Replaced clutch and flywheel. |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 92400 mi | Water pump was leaking. Pump was replaced Oil leaks from valve cover, oil pan, oil filter and oil cooler. |
| 99700 mi US $220 |
Ignition coils and spark plugs failed because of oil contamination. |
| 103000 mi US $3087 |
Engine leaking oil. Rear main seal replaced. Engine leaking oil. Oil pan resealed with Loctite 5970 liquid sealant. Engine leaking oil. Replaced valve cover gasket. Accessory drive belt cracked. Belt replaced |
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