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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%)
Chart based on 229 repairs.
Mini Convertible engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 75 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 46000 mi US $100 |
Replaced valve cover gasket and PCV membrane due to leak |
| 29000 mi | Car was at dealer for routine maintenance. Mechanic noticed small leak from water pump. Water pump was replaced under warranty. |
| 40850 mi | Coolant leak at thermostat housing. Replaced thermostat and housing |
| 61449 mi US $300 |
Water pump pulley failed and damaged other components in belt drive system. Replaced water pump pulley, crank pulley/vibration damper, friction wheel and serpentine belt. |
| 66878 mi US $200 |
PCV valve failure requiring replacement of entire valve cover with integral PCV valve |
2013 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19840 mi $400 |
Had to replace the radiator |
2012 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39700 mi US $275 |
Leaking radiator fluid from thermostat housing. Replaced both thermostat and housing. |
| 10800 mi | Bad thermostat. Warning light for "Engine" lit. Thermostat replaced. |
| 19000 mi | Power pump problem. Part replaced. |
| 24000 mi | Leaky water pump |
| 4500 mi | Had a check engine code. Appeared to be an emission issue however, dealer could find no reason for the warning and reset. |
2012 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi US $400 |
Replaced oil pan gasket which was showing signs of seepage. |
2012 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30600 mi | We reported a loud ticking. Dealer investigated,, tried a number of remedies but ultimately determined that the engine had to be replaced due to metal shavings contamination throughout engine. Replaced under warranty. $13k if not warrantied. |
2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 7000 mi | Computer threw an engine-trouble false alarm and put the engine into low-power "limp-home mode". Diagnosed at dealer -- computer board replaced. |
| 32600 mi US $800 |
Replaced all coils and plugs. Coil failure |
| 33200 mi US $700 |
Coils failed, replaced all coils and plugs |
2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 18600 mi | ECU would think car was over heating so the low speed fan would engage and stay on up to 10 min after shutting the car off. In this time you could not start the car. There was a bulletin but not a full recall for this known issue. |
| 36580 mi €200 |
Engine Stumble under acceleration. 1st trip-2 fuel injectors(3 days2nd Trip-(morning after pick up,in shop for 15 days) They changed the HP Fuel Pump, Cleaned the valves, finally changed fuel line from pump to injectors(fixed issue) |
| 93550 mi €259 |
DMTL pump Change |
| 102300 mi €670 |
High Pressure Fuel Pump |
2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 9000 mi | The temperature sensor for the engine had to be replaced. |
| 10300 mi | Solenoid valve was leaking. When dealer repaired it they damaged the oil pan. Replaced oil pan. 2 weeks later the replaced solenoid valve failed and was replaced again. |
| 13900 mi | Took in for routine maintenance. They determined that the heat sensor was bad again. Replaced. |
| 29000 mi US $2500 |
Oil leak, replace defective gasket |
| 57000 mi US $2000 |
Timing chain stretched, replaced chain, tensioner, and guides. Thermostat failed. Replaced entire thermostat housing and flushed coolant. |
| 19000 mi | oil pump solenoid leaking, replaced along with wiring harnass and thermostat |
| 19500 mi | engine check engine light gas cap light on, something replaced in fuel system |
2010 Mini Convertible
Engine not specified
| 84000 mi US $80 |
plug fouling regularly on one cylinder. Dealer replaced plugs when under warranty. When problem recurred, was out of town, had plugs and 2 coils replaced per the mechanic. Next occurance I replaced plugs. Suspect valve spring sticking. |
2010 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48600 mi US $200 |
Replaced thermostat housing |
2010 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 64200 mi US $410 |
Timing chain needed replacement |
| 76000 mi US $3100 |
Clutch needed replacing. When they removed the old clutch, they may find the flywheel needed replacing...~$3100 repair if flywheel needed. |
| 893 mi | Emissions Hose was loose, causing CEL to come on. Emissions Hose was loose, causing CEL to come on. |
2010 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 18000 mi US $100 |
timing cover gasket |
| 37000 mi | Thermostat |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 5580 mi | Rad hose hanging down below front valance due to broken clip |
| 6000 mi | High Pressure Fuel Pump had low volatge and did not deliver enough fuel to the engine. Took 3 - 5 start attempts before engine would start and run. Engine running rough for 5 minutes. Fuel smell. |
| 26000 mi | water pump recall, also caused heater to work only sporadically. |
| 39200 mi | Pulley tensioner was leaking oil. Installed new flywheel, reprogrammed ECU. |
| 49000 mi US $1000 |
Engine mounts corroded causing low voltage. Replaced. |
| 53000 mi US $700 |
Coolant leak, Thermostat failed and was replaced. Oil consumption, oil added. |
| 63000 mi US $1200 |
Water pump sounded like it was wearing out, replaced. Some other tensioner (not the famous one) clacking and replaced. |
| 42000 mi US $500 |
Spark plugs |
| 57900 mi US $1000 |
Crack Manifold cover |
| 59200 mi US $450 |
Co2 sensor went bad |
| 60000 mi US $100 |
spark plug keeps failing. car missing. have had the problem for about a year. replaced all plugs then, two weeks later, engine kept missing. replaced another failed plug and still missing. |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
Walnut blasted the intake valves. They had extreme carbon buildup. Fixed rough idle, lower power, lower mpg. |
| 30000 mi | turbo went bad, was replaced |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 23000 mi US $2700 |
Replaced clutch and flywheel. |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 92400 mi | Water pump was leaking. Pump was replaced Oil leaks from valve cover, oil pan, oil filter and oil cooler. |
| 99700 mi US $220 |
Ignition coils and spark plugs failed because of oil contamination. |
| 103000 mi US $3087 |
Engine leaking oil. Rear main seal replaced. Engine leaking oil. Oil pan resealed with Loctite 5970 liquid sealant. Engine leaking oil. Replaced valve cover gasket. Accessory drive belt cracked. Belt replaced |
2008 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36000 mi US $200 |
The water temp sensor connection to the engine developed a leak. The sensor to block connection point part was replaced. |
| 73000 mi US $70 |
Replaced coolant header tank. Original ORM tank cracked and leaked. |
2008 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 68000 mi US $395 |
Replaced cracked coolant tank |
2007 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi | Oil leak detected around a seal. The part was replaced. |
2007 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 33700 mi | Valve guide defect (may been there since manufacture). Replaced entire head. |
| 54000 mi US $860 |
Replace oil pan gasket - $600 Failed engine mount |
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 112000 mi | Emissions (O2 sensor error) error, lean O2 sensor post catalytic converter. Cleared code and adaptive memory, error gone for 400 miles- this is a known mysterious error with MINI- no leak or bad sensor |
| 132000 mi US $3389 |
oil leaks fixed in oil filter housing and oil pan |
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22000 mi | Car sometimes idles rougly and even stalls when starting in morning |
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 43000 mi | Replace O-ring for engine cooling system |
| 76000 mi US $200 |
Motor mount leaking. Chose to replace preventably even though no effects of a bad motor mount were present. |
| 83200 mi US $350 |
Bad thermostat gasket leaking coolant; replaced with new thermostat |
| 148700 mi US $100 |
Water Pump replaced |
| 174100 mi US $270 |
Cylinder #2 misfire occurred. Symptoms stopped after restarting the engine, but check engine was on. Diagnosed misfire due to spark plug issue. Replaced plugs, wires, and ignition coil. |
| 191000 mi US $340 |
Replaced leaking oil filter mount gasket and other gaskets. |
| 193500 mi US $600 |
Crank pulley/harmonic damper broke and was replaced. |
| 206000 mi | Valve Cover gasket leaking Rear engine mount leaking |
| 65000 mi US $3000 |
oil pan gasket replaced |
| 50000 mi | Ignition coil was replaced |
| 99000 mi US $750 |
Gas vapor system had a leak (light was on and would not be able to pass emissions -- car ran fine) -- canister in engine bay replaced |
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 25000 mi | Coolant leak caused by fault thermostat gasket. Replaced under warranty. |
| 38000 mi US $370 |
"Check engine" light came on; replaced oxygen sensor. |
| 82000 mi US $150 |
CVT transmission issue with high-revving, over-revving, sluggish acceleration. All issues resolved by Mini Cooper dealer with software reset, re-learn procedure. |
| 87000 mi | car overheating on hot day with A/C on and at red light. Once moving, temp gauge returned to normal. Mini Cooper of Mt Laurel, NJ says leaking thermostat housing was cause. I don't believe it! Time will tell. |
| 88000 mi | CVT transmission issue with gear selection mapping (software), reset by dealership |
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 70500 mi US $300 |
O2 sensor inop |
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 48000 mi US $15 |
replaced rocker cover gasket |
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 63500 mi | convertible top replaced due to mechanical problems |
| 26000 mi | Thermostat gasket failure, caused by car not being used all winter. |
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