2013 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2013

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2013 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (10%)

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2013 Mini Hardtop body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (50%)

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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.

2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 211hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

15000 mi

US $120
Rear sunroof rattled badly over bumps especially when opened. Dealer diagnosed bad linkage, replaced entire rear sunroof cassette assembly. Dealer noticed water drains in roof were separating, repaired drains as part of preventative maintenance when replacing sunroof. 

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2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

12400 mi Sunroof interior screen was sticking and squeaking when opened and closed. The screen and mechanism were replaced under warranty. 
56420 mi

C $455
Drains for sunroof were crimped causing them to backup into the interior. Took 3 days to dry out. 

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2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

15000 mi Trim piece on top of driver's seat broke. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
42000 mi

US $130
Side turn signal lens clip broken. No idea how, possibly automatic car wash. Owner purchased replacement part from dealer and installed himself. 
22000 mi

US $1400
Driver's door latch replaced. Second 2-hour round trip required because dealership incorrectly installed a part, causing driver's window to malfunction. 

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2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

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

34000 mi Trim peeling off shift knob. 

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2013 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

42000 mi

US $200
Identify rattles from trunk/hatch area, and from front windshield. Trunk hinges were lubricated, striker plate location tweaked. Hatch no longer sits flush, still rattles/creaks over larger bumps. 
44000 mi

US $150
Rattles at windshield and at trunk were diagnosed and repaired. 
26000 mi Finish was coming off the steering wheel buttons for radio and cruise control. 

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2013 Mini Hardtop Body Problems

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