| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (71%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 52 repairs.
2012 Mini Hardtop engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Mini Hardtop
Engine not specified
| 65300 mi US $2000 |
Coolant temp sensor was replaced, which resulted in a the solenoid leaking, which leaked into the computer and fried it. Second mini with this problem, near catastrophic failure. Original quote of 8k to fix. |
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 18000 mi | Coolant was always disappearing. Water pump was replaced Oil leak on ground. Dealer mechanic found a faulty oil pressure distribution solenoid. |
| 34000 mi | Coolant engine overheat light came on. Taking into dealer for warranty repair. |
| 38000 mi | had to repair or replace the coolant tank - temp gauge came on, car overheated and stopped. |
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 26660 mi | Oil leak due to faulty crank shaft seal. |
| 31000 mi | two coils were replaced and scheduled maitenance |
| 29320 mi $400 |
Crank Shaft Seal replacement due to oil leak Water pump/belt tensioner replacement due to clicking noise at cold. |
| 33480 mi $400 |
Belt tensioner failed. Making uggly noise |
| 7000 mi | Engine oil control valve solenoid found to be leaking during routine maintenance. Slight misting of oils around unit. Booked in to be rectified (under warranty), a week later. New part fitted successfully. |
| 14000 mi | Small oil leak into sensor harness...known problem with TSB for it |
| 17000 mi | Sensor was recalled so it replaced for free |
| 48800 mi | Partial failure of high pressure fuel pump, sensor detected. Drove to dealer. |
| 79900 mi US $90 |
Thermostat and temperature sensor failure; oil pressure solenoid minor leak. $1150 total, all but 90 covered by (purchased ) extended warranty |
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10700 mi | Defective thermostat resulting in engine overheating and reduced performance mode. Replaced under warranty as part of a dealer campaign. |
| 15000 mi | Several engine related repairs including fixing a fluid leak. |
| 54000 mi US $675 |
bad ignition coil x1, replaced 4 spark plugs, valve cover gasket |
| 59000 mi | thermostat housing replaced |
| 75000 mi US $300 |
camshaft solenoid sensor |
| 138000 mi US $1100 |
engine computer replacement |
| 7200 mi | Engine cooling fan temp sensor replaced as per Mini recall. |
| 14000 mi | Oil pump solenoid leaking, leak stopped by replacing the solenoid wiring |
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 4000 mi | Faulty sensor made the car think it was over heating. |
| 16740 mi | Thermostat housing leaking - replaced thermostat assembly. There is a TSB for this. Oil pump solenoid leaking, allowing oil to wick into wiring harness. Replaced solenoid and wiring harness and inspected DME for damage. This is a known issue with the N16. |
| 6000 mi | Loud "clattering" noise. Towed to dealership. Spun rod due to defective part. Waiting for new engine/will be covered under warranty. |
| 43700 mi US $600 |
ignition coils & spark plugs replaced |
| 15200 mi US $270 |
Oil pump volume control solenoid |
| 22000 mi | Replaced ignition coils (4) |
| 36855 mi US $1200 |
Thermostat housing replaced. |
| 38149 mi US $1500 |
Replaced oil filter housing gasket due to coolant leak. Exhaust gaskets also replaced due to catalytic removal. |
| 2000 mi | Check engine light came on, apparently a faulty spark plug. |
| 9000 mi | Replace faulty thermostat |
| 13000 mi | Small oil leak near sensor harness. TSB. |
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
| 67100 mi US $1100 |
gas loose tank light appeared accompanied by a check engine light. Faulty fuel tank breather and leak diagnosis pump were replaced. |
| 125000 mi US $425 |
Check engine light. Thermostat housing went bad |
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