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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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (2%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | Leaking condenser in passenger side wheel well |
2014 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 56000 mi US $50 |
Low AC refrigerant |
| 49301 mi US $200 |
Electrical contact in brake light socket failed. Brake light socket was replaced. |
2013 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 16000 mi | Resistor failed, fan motor and filter replaced |
| 26000 mi | Radio suddenly would not respond to station and volume control inputs. Dealer determined that radio should be replaced. New radio under warrantee works perfectly. |
| 35419 mi | The convertible top would not retract. Trunk showed open when it was not open. Radio was erratic. Dealer stated that battery showed weak. Possibly due to too many short trips. Replaced battery. Top worked. Trunk worked. But radio was still erratic. Returned to dealer for additional diagnosis. Radio was continuing erratic behavior after battery replacement. Dealer determined that radio was defective. Replaced radio. Under warranty. No charge. |
2013 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25420 mi $1500 |
Antenna replacement, replacement of the rubber that protects the top and bushing replacements. |
2012 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9500 mi | TPS indicated low tire pressure |
2012 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 32000 mi | car reporting "high battery drain" after sitting overnight. Isolated to malfunctioning autodimming mirror |
| 10000 mi | Rear window defroster. Had to replace whole top. |
2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 1323 mi | Cabrio roof would get stuck in the full open position. Sensors were bad and had to be replaced. |
| 2015 mi | While trying to manually close the top (due to the issue if it getting stuck open) I broke the manual crank on the sunroof motor, even while following the owners manual directions. It was replaced by the dealer. |
| 92380 mi €130 |
Battery Change |
2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 29000 mi US $2500 |
Car broke down while driving. Could not restart or use anything that required power. |
| 55500 mi | Three lights have failed on this car in the last few months. Replaced two brake lights and one fog light. In January, the driver's side tail light took about an hour because the plastic melted around it. |
| 16200 mi | computer system which determines if brake pads need replacing needed new software, software would not download due to defect in "kombi"(some sort of sensor computer) which needed replacing and had to be shipped in |
2010 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 46900 mi US $10 |
Rear light bulb short. Take apart housing, cleaned melted plastic, re-installed bulb. |
| 1700 mi | Trunk release button did not work on delivery. Trunk lock assembly replaced |
2010 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 13000 mi | iPod controls were not working as documented through the MINI radio system. Turned out to be user error not identified by Dealer. |
2010 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 27000 mi US $260 |
Rear hatch release button failed. |
| 40000 mi US $450 |
Replace corroded lock/switch |
2010 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 13000 mi | USB and DC outlet were repaired. |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | Fuse box faulty. Car had no issues, noticed when taken to dealership for repair of leaking door. |
| 5000 mi US $400 |
Electrical Electrical, other than above, repair |
| 39000 mi US $200 |
Accessory post nut stripped causing an intermittent short. 2 hours troubleshooting and replacement of parts. |
| 63000 mi US $1200 |
Battery low voltage, replaced - standard wear item. |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 9000 mi | The seatbelt sensor in the passenger seat malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 94000 mi US $120 |
Radio display quit working. Replaced radio. |
| 103000 mi US $887 |
Air would stop working while car was stopped. Coolant fan assembly replaced. Air would stop working while car was stopped. Low on freon. |
2008 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 84000 mi US $100 |
Self leveling headlight stopped working. Started working again on its own. No fault codes found. |
2007 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 48000 mi | Tire warning light reset |
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22000 mi | Status/indicator light panel (i.e. engine temp, open door indicator, TPMS warning) failing to work. Status/indicator light panel (i.e. engine temp, open door indicator, TPMS warning) failing to work |
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 65000 mi US $3000 |
air conditioning condenser failing |
| 14 mi | Adjusted Xenon Automatic Leveling System |
| 18000 mi | Replaced Xenon Automatic Leveling System |
| 56913 mi US $348 |
Replaced Wheel Speed Sensor |
| 187000 mi US $1800 |
A/C compressor clutch and radiator fan replacement with A/C recharge. Also, replacement of passenger side rear window regulator |
| 196000 mi US $300 |
Alternator failed |
| 204200 mi US $689 |
Rear drivers side window regulator failed and was replaced. Part was ~$300 labor was ~400 |
| 65000 mi | A/C recharge |
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 75000 mi US $250 |
Electrical systems intermitent failure from body control module. The system would fault but the car would start, however half the car would not be working. This is caused by a water intrusion issue in the left foot kick panel. |
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 48200 mi US $130 |
Replaced dead battery |
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 198000 mi US $161 |
The car wouldn't start. The battery needed to be replaced. |
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