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2012 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Chart based on 52 repairs.
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Mini Hardtop
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| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Oct 2014 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 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Districto Federal, Mexico Dec 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 2013 22320 mi |
gearbox | ||
| Apr 2017 31620 mi $140 |
Battery replacement as car wasnt used for quite some time. | ||
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014 34000 mi |
Coolant engine overheat light came on. Taking into dealer for warranty repair. | ||
| Jun 2015 38000 mi |
had to repair or replace the coolant tank - temp gauge came on, car overheated and stopped. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Jersey, United States Jul 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Aug 2014 18000 mi |
Battery was dead. Dealer diagnosed and replaced battery Coolant was always disappearing. Water pump was replaced Oil leak on ground. Dealer mechanic found a faulty oil pressure distribution solenoid. | ||
| Jan 2018 43000 mi US $145 |
The dealer had previously replaced the original dead battery with a VERY small 330CCA capacity battery. When the temperature here in NJ dipped to -10F, 330CCA wasn't enough to get even a MINI engine cranking. Advance Auto Parts offered a 770CCA in a slightly larger battery that fit with no changes. Perfect result. | ||
| Apr 2018 44000 mi US $400 |
Replaced 4 rotors and 2 axle sets of OEM pads. Replaced 2 rear anti-roll bar links and 2 rear anti-roll bar bushings. | ||
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in North Carolina, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 2013 14000 mi |
Small oil leak into sensor harness...known problem with TSB for it | ||
| Sep 2014 36000 mi |
Drivers front wheel bearing went bad...bearing replaced under warranty | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Puebla, Mexico Apr 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 2014 26660 mi |
Oil leak due to faulty crank shaft seal. | ||
| Mar 2016 31000 mi |
two coils were replaced and scheduled maitenance | ||
| Jan 2017 29320 mi $400 |
Crank Shaft Seal replacement due to oil leak Water pump/belt tensioner replacement due to clicking noise at cold. | ||
| Mar 2017 33480 mi $400 |
Belt tensioner failed. Making uggly noise | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Great Britain May 2012 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 2014 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. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Jan 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 2022 106000 mi US $850 |
Rotor and front brakes replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Missouri, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Apr 2014 48800 mi |
Partial failure of high pressure fuel pump, sensor detected. Drove to dealer. | ||
| Nov 2015 79900 mi US $90 |
Thermostat and temperature sensor failure; oil pressure solenoid minor leak. $1150 total, all but 90 covered by (purchased ) extended warranty | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013 17000 mi |
Sensor was recalled so it replaced for free | ||
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Illinois, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Nov 2016 46100 mi |
pads almost worn away due to caliper not releasing | ||
| Apr 2017 54000 mi US $675 |
bad ignition coil x1, replaced 4 spark plugs, valve cover gasket | ||
| Jul 2017 59000 mi |
thermostat housing replaced | ||
| Jun 2018 75000 mi US $300 |
camshaft solenoid sensor | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| May 2013 10700 mi |
Defective thermostat resulting in engine overheating and reduced performance mode. Replaced under warranty as part of a dealer campaign. | ||
| Dec 2013 16000 mi |
Snow driving triggered "slippery snow" fault with traction control system. Permanent fix required reprogramming the computer. Dealer applied all other available patches (such as ABS programming). All covered under warranty. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Nov 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014 15000 mi |
Several engine related repairs including fixing a fluid leak. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Nevada, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jul 2013 7200 mi |
Engine cooling fan temp sensor replaced as per Mini recall. | ||
| Dec 2014 14000 mi |
Oil pump solenoid leaking, leak stopped by replacing the solenoid wiring | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States May 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017 125000 mi US $80 |
New high beam lamps. It was found incidentally at a routine tune up. | ||
| Oct 2017 135000 mi US $100 |
door adjustment on hinges | ||
| Mar 2018 138000 mi US $1100 |
engine computer replacement | ||
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in West Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 2013 6000 mi |
Loud "clattering" noise. Towed to dealership. Spun rod due to defective part. Waiting for new engine/will be covered under warranty. | ||
| Aug 2016 43700 mi US $600 |
ignition coils & spark plugs replaced | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - May 2017 | |||
| Feb 2012 2000 mi |
Check engine light came on, apparently a faulty spark plug. | ||
| Aug 2013 9000 mi |
Replace faulty thermostat | ||
| Dec 2014 13000 mi |
Small oil leak near sensor harness. TSB. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in South Carolina, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 4000 mi |
Faulty sensor made the car think it was over heating. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2015 15200 mi US $270 |
Oil pump volume control solenoid | ||
| Dec 2016 22000 mi |
Replaced ignition coils (4) | ||
| Mar 2022 36855 mi US $1200 |
Thermostat housing replaced. | ||
| Jun 2022 38149 mi US $1500 |
Replaced oil filter housing gasket due to coolant leak. Exhaust gaskets also replaced due to catalytic removal. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Alberta, Canada Dec 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014 16740 mi |
Loud rattle/clunk from rear - sway bar bushings worn out 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. | ||
| Sep 2014 21700 mi |
Car would not start - battery would not hold charge. Defective battery replaced under warranty. | ||
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
| Mini Hardtop in Maryland, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2016 62000 mi US $725 |
XM would not receive signal. "Acquiring Satellites" displayed with no XM Audio. FM/AM worked fine. Replace satellite radio antenna base. | ||
| Nov 2016 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. | ||
| Oct 2020 125000 mi US $425 |
Check engine light. Thermostat housing went bad | ||
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