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2012 Mini Coupe repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (31%)

Other (0%)

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2012 Mini Coupe repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (70%)

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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.

2012 Mini Coupe 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mini Coupe in California, United States
Dec 2011 - Jul 2013
Jan 2013 warning light directed us to take car for dealer inspection immediately. Fault code light was a defective warning.  Also, hood stripes were defective and replaced under warranty at no cost. 
May 2013

14000 mi
Rattle at rear of car. Required trunk lock Replacement. Parts ordered 

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2012 Mini Coupe 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Mini Coupe in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

38000 mi
Seat cover failed and was replaced. Ignition Coil Packs and Spark Plugs were replaced. On the trip back to the dealer the drivers window had a problem. I complained about all the problems I had in less than a month on a Certified Pre-Owned car and they refunded my money for the 2012. Then I bought a 2013 and have not had a problem with it. 
Mini Coupe in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013

4960 mi
Occasionally Radio system wont turn on until a lag time of 10 sec-1 mn, even if turned off and on again. Dealer said he has to check the car while the problem is present..so it cant be repaired because i cant reach the dealer within 1 mn.. 

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2012 Mini Coupe 2dr Hatch

121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mini Coupe in Louisiana, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

30000 mi

US $50
coil replaced under certified pre-owned warrenty 
Aug 2021

50000 mi

US $30
replaced bonnet grill chrome trim after it basically fell off 
Mini Coupe in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2014 - Oct 2015
Jul 2014

46000 mi
Oil Solenoid failure lead to an engine replacement being required. Timing Chain system was also damaged. Replaced under warranty (Keep your oil change records!!!) 
Aug 2015

76700 mi

US $250
Coil Pack replacement 

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2012 Mini Coupe 2dr Hatch

121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Mini Coupe in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

154380 mi

C $3400
repl blown clutch 
Jun 2018

201500 mi

C $850
left side rear bearing 

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2012 Mini Coupe Repair Histories

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