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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.
Mini Convertible repair cost distribution
$2500+ (54%)
$1000 - $2499 (46%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
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. |
2012 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
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. |
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. |
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. |
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 23000 mi US $2700 |
Replaced clutch and flywheel. |
2006 Mini Convertible
Engine not specified
| 106000 mi US $2700 |
wear on manual gearbox requiring REPLACEMENT of entire box. Cost approaches value of car. |
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. |
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 |
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
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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