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2009 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (5%)
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 190 repairs.
2009 Mini Hardtop body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (93%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mini Hardtop
Engine not specified
| 9000 mi | Windows repaired to fix slight leak. |
| 19000 mi | Windows repaired again to fix slight leak. |
2009 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 51000 mi | Drivers window register replace |
| 67300 mi US $30 |
Headlights developed hairline cracks along line on passenger headlight lens. Brought it to a local mechanic to try to buff out and apply a protective coating to attempt to prevent future issues. Hairline cracks wound up being internal. |
| 26700 mi US $50 |
Hood scoop / melted by the turbo, also replaced under warranty. Scheduled maintenance of brake fluid replacement. |
2009 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 26000 mi | The hood scoop was slightly dipping due to excessive heat from turbo. Part was ordered, painted, and installed. |
| 5100 mi | Rear hatch had a slight rattle. Dealer replaced internal insulation. |
| 11000 mi | Rattle in passenger side door. Insulation replaced. |
| 20000 mi | Multiple squeaks and rattles. |
| 30000 mi | Continued creaking around the headliner near the moon roof. |
| 12000 mi | Took vehicle in to remedy car noises, rattles, etc. coming from door trim, headliner. |
| 42000 mi | The air scoop in the bonnet became warped - dealer says this is a common occurrence due to the heat of the turbo charger. |
2009 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Minor paint flaw. Swarf or dust trapped between paint and clear coat. Number plate not fitted properly. Scratched wheel arch trim. | |
| 5000 mi | tailgate crooked and makes knocking noise over bumbs |
| 13000 mi | Exhaust tips replaced under warranty due to rust |
| 1000 mi US $300 |
Rear wheel rubbing sound |
2009 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 49000 mi | Clear coat started peeling, eventually causing paint on rear bumper to peel; had to get whole bumper re-painted/coated Sporty antenna rubber housing started dry-rotting and peeling off; replaced with similar to OEM |
| 49300 mi | Sunroof screen ripped on side; attempted DIY repair with glue, but made worse...dealer wants $400 to replace since it can only be replaced by taking off the sunroof glass and the part is $130 |
| 2480 mi | REPLACED PASSENGER FOG LIGHT DUE TO CONSTANT CONDENSATION |
| 26040 mi | WATER LEAKED PAST SEAL @ REAR WIPER ARM SEAL FILLING TAILGATE |
| 38440 mi | DRIVER'S SEAT TORN/WORN OUT. MATERAIL REPLACED |
| 18046 mi | Lift gate rattle was repaired by realigning it and greasing the bump stops. Mud flaps were coming detached, they reattached them. Driver side outer A pillar is loose. They did not have any in stock and so ordered one. |
| 20945 mi | Replaced driver side outer A pillar trim. Chrome window trim damaged by A pillar when it broke off on the highway, replaced. |
| 30398 mi | Water was leaking into the right rear tail light assembly. Parts ordered. |
| 49200 mi | I complained that the lift gate rattles were back but they did not even try to fix it. Very annoying! Am taking it to another state's dealer next. |
2009 Mini Hardtop
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 50000 mi | A rattle in the back |
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