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Expensive Mini Convertible repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 23 repairs.
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Mini Convertible repair cost distribution

$2500+ (54%)

$1000 - $2499 (46%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

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

9300 mi

$400
Bushings 
19840 mi

$400
Had to replace the radiator 
25420 mi

$1500
Antenna replacement, replacement of the rubber that protects the top and bushing replacements. 

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2012 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

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

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2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

29000 mi

US $2500
Oil leak, replace defective gasket Car broke down while driving. Could not restart or use anything that required power. 
57000 mi

US $2000
Timing chain stretched, replaced chain, tensioner, and guides. Thermostat failed. Replaced entire thermostat housing and flushed coolant. 

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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. 

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2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

42000 mi

US $500
Spark plugs 
57900 mi

US $1000
Crack Manifold cover 
59200 mi

US $450
Co2 sensor went bad Convertible top not going down 
39000 mi

US $200
Accessory post nut stripped causing an intermittent short. 2 hours troubleshooting and replacement of parts. 
49000 mi

US $1000
Engine mounts corroded causing low voltage. Replaced. 
50000 mi

US $200
Windows out of alignment and had opening between driver front and read. Driver front window adjusted some. Additional adjustments to rear window would cost another $300 and opted to not have the work performed. 
53000 mi

US $700
Coolant leak, Thermostat failed and was replaced. Oil consumption, oil added. Convertible roof rattle. Trim piece of convertible roof replaced. 
63000 mi

US $1200
Water pump sounded like it was wearing out, replaced. Some other tensioner (not the famous one) clacking and replaced. Battery low voltage, replaced - standard wear item. 
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. 
69000 mi

US $250
Wheel seal was letting tire leak. Repaired. 

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2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

23000 mi

US $2700
Replaced clutch and flywheel. 

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2006 Mini Convertible

Engine not specified

106000 mi

US $2700
wear on manual gearbox requiring REPLACEMENT of entire box. Cost approaches value of car. 

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2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

118000 mi

US $250
Replaced rear and front wheel hub 
119000 mi

US $300
Lower control arm bushings, sway bar bushing (just preventative while I am there) and wheel hub 
132000 mi

US $3389
Replaced clutch. The throw out bearing was making noise at idle, I replaced that and clutch. This is the second time this has happened on the 06. First time was in 2008 with 42k miles oil leaks fixed in oil filter housing and oil pan Strut mounting bushing cracked 
143137 mi

US $168
Wheel hub replaced due to noise and wheel speed sensor failure 
142307 mi

US $400
CV joint went bad on passenger side The recently replaced strut mounts had stretched and were replaced under warranty. 
163160 mi

US $827
the transmission cooling lines were corroded and were leaking at the connection. Included in the cost was transmission fluid and filter change. 

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2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

65000 mi

US $3000
control arm bushings torn oil pan gasket replaced air conditioning condenser failing power steering hoses leaking 
54000 mi

US $165
Replaced Clutch and Throwout Bearing under warranty 
56913 mi

US $348
Replaced Wheel Speed Sensor 
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 Control Arm Bushing, Sway Arm Bushings, and passenger side front bearing replaced 
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. 
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. 
187000 mi

US $1800
A/C compressor clutch and radiator fan replacement with A/C recharge. Also, replacement of passenger side rear window regulator 
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. 
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 

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2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

99200 mi

C $2000
Roof convertible not closing completely 

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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. 
91000 mi

US $4500
Engine cradle replacement, right lower A-arm, right tie rod and end, ball joint, etc. 

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Mini Convertible Expensive Problems

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