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Mini Convertible repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)
Other (6%)
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- 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 229 repairs.
Mini Convertible body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (70%)
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.
2020 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 8680 mi | Headlight rings loosing chrome finishing |
2017 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 9000 mi | Convertible Top recall for bearing replacement |
2016 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 1000 mi | Noticed waxy substance "leaking" from hood, front light gaskets, trim around front wheel wells. Dealer said it was adhesive applied at manufacturing and they "overdid it" so during the heat of the summer, it liquifies. They washed the ca |
| 9841 mi | Rubber trim on outside of rear driver's side window was torn. Also, The weather strip mounted to the rear driver's side glass wasn't mounted properly so the rear glass had to be replaced. |
2014 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 51000 mi US $200 |
Deteriorated plastic cowl & rotten windshield weather stripping |
2012 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6000 mi | Gasket on body for the passenger door came loose and was replaced. |
| 17300 mi | Replaced right and left A/C vent grilles because they were loose. |
2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2000 mi | Squeaking noise heard when the convertible top was put up. Dealer lubricated the convertible mechanism and solved the problem. |
2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 20000 mi | plastic rail on inside of convertible top broke and needed to be replaced. |
| 8700 mi | licence plate light replaced, door trim replaced |
2010 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 40000 mi | Rear hatch switch malfunctioning due to water leak. Cleaned, lubed, and sealed. |
| 31300 mi US $160 |
Replaced worn and cracked weather stripping |
| 54000 mi US $30 |
Replaced jacking point plastic protector |
2010 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 27200 mi | Water leaked into the rear hatch latch handle causing it to cycle locked/unlocked for 3 to 10 seconds at a time. Had to remove the trim and blow out the water with compressed air. Trigger mechanism is behind rubber seals making it diffict |
| 42000 mi US $500 |
The rear latch mechanism rusted and quit working. Replaced with new. |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | Broken interior bracket which holds convertible top flush against body of car. Known issue with 2009 convertibles |
| 9000 mi | Parts ordered to fix convertible top came in and repaired on 2nd visit. |
| 10000 mi | Driver door leaking water into interior. One week after repair, leak reappeared. Going back to dealership. |
| 10500 mi | Leaking driver side door seal. Dealership cannot find problem. Still is leaking. Will need to go back to dealership in the future. |
| 59200 mi US $450 |
Convertible top not going down |
| 60000 mi | Convertible top |
| 11000 mi | convertible top between body and fabric separated driver side, essentially the c pillar. dealer added new convertible supports on both sides gasket that wraps around door would not seat correctly and prevented door from closing correctly. gasket replaced for both doors. |
| 26000 mi | Couldn't close door as door seal would come loose. New adhesive being distributed by MINI. |
| 53000 mi US $700 |
Convertible roof rattle. Trim piece of convertible roof replaced. |
| 64000 mi US $250 |
Convertible would not close. Adjusted to get it to close correctly. |
| 66000 mi US $300 |
Trunk door was retaining water and shorted out the lock. Replace harness, removed drain plugs that were supposed to be removed at port. |
| 5580 mi | Convertible top not aligning properly with A pillar when closing |
| 7440 mi | Soft top pulling away from body of car at top of rear fender. dealer found TSB...installed repair kits to top on both sides |
| 10540 mi | Plastic trim on roof above side window was broken on one end and rattling badly |
| 13020 mi | Replaced broken interior plastic trim along top of passenger side window |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 92400 mi | Convertible top would not retract properly. Dealership could not repair. |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 1000 mi | Door Gasket replacement - Well Known early build R56 problem. Broken Arm Rest sliding cover. |
| 19000 mi | Car is one year old and now on third convertible top. Well known problem with 09 & 10. BMW supposedly has a real fix installed along with the new top this time. We will see. |
2007 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 48000 mi | SCREWS ARE LOOSE ON THE REAR DRIVER CONVERTIBLE TOP TRIM. Screws were reset with lock tight. |
| 50000 mi | Internal trim piece broke and was replaced |
| 670002 mi US $200 |
re-glue rear glass window to the soft top |
| 72000 mi US $2 |
Re-glue rear glass window to the soft top |
2007 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 30900 mi | Wear problem on convertible roof. |
| 33800 mi | Convertible roof cable repair (cassette) |
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22000 mi | Convertible top squeals very loudly when raising it after it's been down for 1+ hours Top was lubed again, and squeaking has lessened a bit, but it's still there. |
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 163000 mi US $300 |
Seam of drivers seat popped a thread and over time came apart such that the seat foam was visible. No damage to the leather was noted so seat was resewn. |
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 99200 mi C $2000 |
Roof convertible not closing completely |
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 62000 mi US $500 |
sunroof "tray" cables broke and entire tray mechanism had to be replaced |
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 82000 mi US $150 |
The convertible top would not go down. brought it to a mini specialist to fix if easy. after $150 still not working. sold car |
| 63000 mi | convertible top replaced due to mechanical problems |
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