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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 160 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
| Mini Convertible in Portugal Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 20228680 mi | Headlight rings loosing chrome finishing | ||
2017 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Jun 20189000 mi | Convertible Top recall for bearing replacement | ||
2016 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in Maryland, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 20161000 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 | ||
| Oct 201710000 mi | Leaking condenser in passenger side wheel well | ||
| Mini Convertible in Illinois, United States Apr 2016 - May 2018 | |||
| Apr 20179841 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
| Mini Convertible in Colorado, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 201529000 mi | Car was at dealer for routine maintenance. Mechanic noticed small leak from water pump. Water pump was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201740850 mi | Coolant leak at thermostat housing. Replaced thermostat and housing | ||
| Jun 201949301 miUS $200 | Electrical contact in brake light socket failed. Brake light socket was replaced. | ||
| Apr 202159900 miUS $350 | Cracked wheel. Replaced with matching OEM 17" wheel. Tire was not damaged. | ||
| Aug 202161449 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 202266878 miUS $200 | PCV valve failure requiring replacement of entire valve cover with integral PCV valve | ||
| Mini Convertible in Virginia, United States Mar 2018 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 202046000 miUS $100 | Replaced valve cover gasket and PCV membrane due to leak | ||
| Jan 202251000 miUS $200 | Deteriorated plastic cowl & rotten windshield weather stripping | ||
| Jul 202256000 miUS $50 | Low AC refrigerant | ||
2013 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in Indiana, United States Jun 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201734000 mi | Windshield washer was leaking onto the hood (pressure build up in washer system) | ||
| Mini Convertible in Oregon, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201516000 mi | Resistor failed, fan motor and filter replaced | ||
| Mini Convertible in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201626000 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. | ||
| Jan 201835419 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
| Mini Convertible in Dominican Republic Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20179300 mi$400 | Bushings | ||
| Oct 202119840 mi$400 | Had to replace the radiator | ||
| May 202225420 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
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - May 2016 | |||
| Dec 20126000 mi | Gasket on body for the passenger door came loose and was replaced. | ||
| Apr 201310800 mi | Bad thermostat. Warning light for "Engine" lit. Thermostat replaced. | ||
| Nov 201317300 mi | Replaced right and left A/C vent grilles because they were loose. | ||
| May 201419000 mi | Power pump problem. Part replaced. | ||
| Aug 201524000 mi | Leaky water pump | ||
| Mini Convertible in New Jersey, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 20147800 mi | TPS indicated low tire pressure | ||
| Apr 201639700 miUS $275 | Leaking radiator fluid from thermostat housing. Replaced both thermostat and housing. | ||
| Mini Convertible in South Carolina, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 20124500 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
| Mini Convertible in Illinois, United States Feb 2017 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201726000 miUS $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
| Mini Convertible in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| May 201630600 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. | ||
| Aug 201632000 mi | car reporting "high battery drain" after sitting overnight. Isolated to malfunctioning autodimming mirror | ||
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201610000 mi | Rear window defroster. Had to replace whole top. | ||
2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in Arkansas, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jun 20112000 mi | Squeaking noise heard when the convertible top was put up. Dealer lubricated the convertible mechanism and solved the problem. | ||
| Sep 20127000 mi | Computer threw an engine-trouble false alarm and put the engine into low-power "limp-home mode". Diagnosed at dealer -- computer board replaced. | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 201632600 miUS $800 | Replaced all coils and plugs. Coil failure | ||
| Jun 201634000 miUS $55 | assenger side windshield washer failed. Hose and fitting broke off | ||
| Jan 201733200 miUS $700 | Coils failed, replaced all coils and plugs | ||
| Jun 201740000 miUS $45 | Replaced windscreen washer nozzles | ||
2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Germany Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 20111323 mi | Cabrio roof would get stuck in the full open position. Sensors were bad and had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 20112015 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. | ||
| Feb 201218600 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. | ||
| Jun 201336580 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) | ||
| Sep 201792380 mi€130 | Battery Change | ||
| Oct 201793550 mi€259 | DMTL pump Change | ||
| Feb 2018102300 mi€670 | High Pressure Fuel Pump | ||
2011 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Georgia, United States Mar 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | 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. | ||
| Feb 201557000 miUS $2000 | Timing chain stretched, replaced chain, tensioner, and guides. Thermostat failed. Replaced entire thermostat housing and flushed coolant. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 20129000 mi | The temperature sensor for the engine had to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 201210300 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. | ||
| Feb 201313900 mi | Took in for routine maintenance. They determined that the heat sensor was bad again. Replaced. | ||
| Apr 201420000 mi | plastic rail on inside of convertible top broke and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 201629000 miUS $2500 | Oil leak, replace defective gasket Car broke down while driving. Could not restart or use anything that required power. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Illinois, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 20128700 mi | licence plate light replaced, door trim replaced | ||
| Oct 201316200 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 | ||
| Mar 201419000 mi | oil pump solenoid leaking, replaced along with wiring harnass and thermostat | ||
| Apr 201419500 mi | engine check engine light gas cap light on, something replaced in fuel system | ||
2010 Mini Convertible
Engine not specified
| Mini Convertible in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Oct 201484000 miUS $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
| Mini Convertible in Virginia, United States Dec 2012 - May 2017 | |||
| Sep 201440000 mi | Rear hatch switch malfunctioning due to water leak. Cleaned, lubed, and sealed. | ||
| Jan 201536300 miUS $160 | Replaced worn and cracked weather stripping | ||
| Nov 201546900 miUS $10 | Rear light bulb short. Take apart housing, cleaned melted plastic, re-installed bulb. | ||
| Feb 201648600 miUS $200 | Replaced thermostat housing | ||
| Feb 201754000 miUS $30 | Replaced jacking point plastic protector | ||
| Mini Convertible in Georgia, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 20101700 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
| Mini Convertible in Michigan, United States Mar 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| May 2010893 mi | Emissions Hose was loose, causing CEL to come on. Emissions Hose was loose, causing CEL to come on. | ||
| Mini Convertible in North Carolina, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201113000 mi | iPod controls were not working as documented through the MINI radio system. Turned out to be user error not identified by Dealer. | ||
| Jul 201564200 miUS $410 | Timing chain needed replacement | ||
| May 201676000 miUS $3100 | Clutch needed replacing. When they removed the old clutch, they may find the flywheel needed replacing...~$3100 repair if flywheel needed. | ||
2010 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in Maryland, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 201437000 mi | Thermostat | ||
| Mini Convertible in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201317900 mi | Door handles were hard to operate. Worked well after lubricant applied. | ||
| Jan 2016 | 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 | ||
| Jan 201733700 miUS $260 | Rear hatch release button failed. | ||
| Mar 201740000 miUS $450 | Replace corroded lock/switch | ||
| May 201742000 miUS $500 | The rear latch mechanism rusted and quit working. Replaced with new. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Dec 201118000 miUS $100 | timing cover gasket | ||
2010 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Dec 201113000 mi | USB and DC outlet were repaired. | ||
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 20105000 miUS $400 | Electrical Electrical, other than above, repair | ||
| Mini Convertible in New York, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 20106000 mi | Faulty seat belt. orginally thought husband broke it but turn out to be part of a recall...something I was not notified about from BMW. | ||
| Jun 20108000 mi | Broken interior bracket which holds convertible top flush against body of car. Known issue with 2009 convertibles | ||
| Aug 20109000 mi | Parts ordered to fix convertible top came in and repaired on 2nd visit. | ||
| Oct 201010000 mi | Driver door leaking water into interior. One week after repair, leak reappeared. Going back to dealership. Fuse box faulty. Car had no issues, noticed when taken to dealership for repair of leaking door. | ||
| Nov 201010500 mi | Leaking driver side door seal. Dealership cannot find problem. Still is leaking. Will need to go back to dealership in the future. | ||
| Feb 201442000 miUS $500 | Spark plugs | ||
| Feb 201657900 miUS $1000 | Crack Manifold cover | ||
| Apr 201659200 miUS $450 | Co2 sensor went bad Convertible top not going down | ||
| Jul 201660000 mi | Convertible top | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 201360000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 201792000 miUS $100 | Walnut blasted the intake valves. They had extreme carbon buildup. Fixed rough idle, lower power, lower mpg. | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Dec 201130000 mi | turbo went bad, was replaced | ||
| May 201232600 mi | Car wouldn't go out of first gear. | ||
| Mini Convertible in New Brunswick, Canada Aug 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 20095580 mi | Convertible top not aligning properly with A pillar when closing Rad hose hanging down below front valance due to broken clip | ||
| Jun 20107440 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 seat belts not retracting. replaced both front seat belt assemblies. | ||
| Mar 201110540 mi | Plastic trim on roof above side window was broken on one end and rattling badly | ||
| Jun 201113020 mi | Replaced broken interior plastic trim along top of passenger side window | ||
| Mini Convertible in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 20106000 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. | ||
| Jan 201111000 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. | ||
| Mar 201226000 mi | water pump recall, also caused heater to work only sporadically. Couldn't close door as door seal would come loose. New adhesive being distributed by MINI. | ||
| Jun 201339000 miUS $200 | Accessory post nut stripped causing an intermittent short. 2 hours troubleshooting and replacement of parts. | ||
| Jul 201339200 mi | Pulley tensioner was leaking oil. Installed new flywheel, reprogrammed ECU. | ||
| Aug 201449000 miUS $1000 | Engine mounts corroded causing low voltage. Replaced. | ||
| Oct 201450000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 201553000 miUS $700 | Coolant leak, Thermostat failed and was replaced. Oil consumption, oil added. Convertible roof rattle. Trim piece of convertible roof replaced. | ||
| Apr 201763000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 201764000 miUS $250 | Convertible would not close. Adjusted to get it to close correctly. | ||
| Oct 201766000 miUS $300 | Trunk door was retaining water and shorted out the lock. Replace harness, removed drain plugs that were supposed to be removed at port. | ||
| Jun 201869000 miUS $250 | Wheel seal was letting tire leak. Repaired. | ||
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Georgia, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20119000 mi | The seatbelt sensor in the passenger seat malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201523000 miUS $2700 | Replaced clutch and flywheel. | ||
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in Tennessee, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 201692400 mi | Convertible top would not retract properly. Dealership could not repair. Water pump was leaking. Pump was replaced Oil leaks from valve cover, oil pan, oil filter and oil cooler. | ||
| Jun 201694000 miUS $120 | Radio display quit working. Replaced radio. | ||
| Feb 201799700 miUS $220 | Ignition coils and spark plugs failed because of oil contamination. | ||
| Jul 2017103000 miUS $3974 | Air would stop working while car was stopped. Coolant fan assembly replaced. Air would stop working while car was stopped. Low on freon. 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 | ||
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 20091000 mi | Door Gasket replacement - Well Known early build R56 problem. Broken Arm Rest sliding cover. Door Gasket replacement - Well Known early build R56 problem. Broken Arm Rest sliding cover. | ||
| Aug 201019000 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. | ||
2008 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201436000 miUS $200 | The water temp sensor connection to the engine developed a leak. The sensor to block connection point part was replaced. | ||
| Jul 201852000 miUS $670 | Driver rear window winder replaced | ||
| Jun 202064000 miUS $700 | Rear passenger window electric winder replaced Rear passenger window electric winder replaced | ||
| Dec 202173000 miUS $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
| Mini Convertible in Oregon, United States Nov 2020 - Feb 2023 | |||
| Aug 202168000 miUS $395 | Replaced cracked coolant tank | ||
| Feb 202384000 miUS $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 shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 201384000 mi | Drivers Seat height adjuster broke | ||
2007 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Oregon, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2021 | |||
| May 201148000 mi | exterior passenger door handle sticking and the dealer replaced it | ||
| Jun 201148000 mi | Tire warning light reset SCREWS ARE LOOSE ON THE REAR DRIVER CONVERTIBLE TOP TRIM. Screws were reset with lock tight. | ||
| Sep 201150000 mi | Internal trim piece broke and was replaced Oil leak detected around a seal. The part was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2015670002 miUS $200 | re-glue rear glass window to the soft top | ||
| Jun 201872000 miUS $2 | Re-glue rear glass window to the soft top | ||
2007 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Feb 201030900 mi | Wear problem on convertible roof. | ||
| May 201033700 mi | Valve guide defect (may been there since manufacture). Replaced entire head. | ||
| Jul 201033800 mi | Convertible roof cable repair (cassette) | ||
| Apr 201254000 miUS $860 | Replace oil pan gasket - $600 Failed engine mount Lower control rod bushings worn (need to replace in 15,000 to 20,000 miles) | ||
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Maryland, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2013112000 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 | ||
| Jun 2014118000 miUS $250 | Replaced rear and front wheel hub | ||
| Jul 2014119000 miUS $300 | Lower control arm bushings, sway bar bushing (just preventative while I am there) and wheel hub | ||
| Dec 2015132000 miUS $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 | ||
| Apr 2017143137 miUS $168 | Wheel hub replaced due to noise and wheel speed sensor failure | ||
| Jun 2017142307 miUS $400 | CV joint went bad on passenger side The recently replaced strut mounts had stretched and were replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 2017163160 miUS $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 shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Jul 200922000 mi | Status/indicator light panel (i.e. engine temp, open door indicator, TPMS warning) failing to work. Car sometimes idles rougly and even stalls when starting in morning Convertible top squeals very loudly when raising it after it's been down for 1+ hours Status/indicator light panel (i.e. engine temp, open door indicator, TPMS warning) failing to work 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
| Mini Convertible in Colorado, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201465000 miUS $3000 | control arm bushings torn oil pan gasket replaced air conditioning condenser failing power steering hoses leaking | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201350000 mi | Ignition coil was replaced | ||
| Sep 201465000 mi | A/C recharge | ||
| Dec 201699000 miUS $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 | ||
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Jul 2006 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 200614 mi | Adjusted Xenon Automatic Leveling System | ||
| Jul 200718000 mi | Replaced Xenon Automatic Leveling System | ||
| Dec 200843000 mi | Replace O-ring for engine cooling system | ||
| Jul 200954000 miUS $165 | Replaced Clutch and Throwout Bearing under warranty | ||
| Sep 200956913 miUS $348 | Replaced Wheel Speed Sensor | ||
| Aug 201076000 miUS $200 | Motor mount leaking. Chose to replace preventably even though no effects of a bad motor mount were present. | ||
| Nov 201083200 miUS $350 | Bad thermostat gasket leaking coolant; replaced with new thermostat | ||
| Nov 2012148700 miUS $100 | Water Pump replaced Control Arm Bushing, Sway Arm Bushings, and passenger side front bearing replaced | ||
| Jun 2013163000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 2013174100 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2014187000 miUS $1800 | A/C compressor clutch and radiator fan replacement with A/C recharge. Also, replacement of passenger side rear window regulator | ||
| Mar 2015191000 miUS $340 | Replaced leaking oil filter mount gasket and other gaskets. | ||
| Jul 2015193500 miUS $600 | Crank pulley/harmonic damper broke and was replaced. | ||
| Nov 2015196000 miUS $300 | Alternator failed | ||
| Oct 2016204200 miUS $689 | Rear drivers side window regulator failed and was replaced. Part was ~$300 labor was ~400 | ||
| Apr 2017206000 mi | Rear struts leaking Valve Cover gasket leaking Rear engine mount leaking | ||
2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Mini Convertible in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201899200 miC $2000 | Roof convertible not closing completely | ||
| Mini Convertible in Nevada, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017106000 miUS $2700 | wear on manual gearbox requiring REPLACEMENT of entire box. Cost approaches value of car. | ||
| Mini Convertible in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Apr 201182000 miUS $150 | CVT transmission issue with high-revving, over-revving, sluggish acceleration. All issues resolved by Mini Cooper dealer with software reset, re-learn procedure. | ||
| Jun 201187000 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. | ||
| Sep 201188000 mi | CVT transmission issue with gear selection mapping (software), reset by dealership | ||
| Mini Convertible in Illinois, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201025000 mi | Coolant leak caused by fault thermostat gasket. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201338000 miUS $370 | "Check engine" light came on; replaced oxygen sensor. | ||
| Dec 201551000 miUS $182 | Removed windshield washer pump, cleaned lines and hoses for restrictions. | ||
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201722328 miUS $568 | Replace worn front brake pads and rotors. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201373000 miUS $600 | bushings replaced | ||
| Mini Convertible in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 201270500 miUS $300 | O2 sensor inop | ||
| Mini Convertible in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 201175000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 201291000 miUS $4500 | Engine cradle replacement, right lower A-arm, right tie rod and end, ball joint, etc. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Netherlands Dec 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Mar 201581840 mi€550 | Brake lines rusted away | ||
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200949000 mi | Convertible top wouldnt lower. Removed top, replaced cables (out of allignment) reinstalled top.. | ||
| Mar 200949000 mi | Rear calipers gripping: replaced worn seal in cylinder. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201062000 miUS $500 | sunroof "tray" cables broke and entire tray mechanism had to be replaced | ||
| Mini Convertible in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jun 201037000 miUS $500 | Power steering pump failed. Pump removed, sent off for refurb, and replaced. | ||
| Oct 201042000 miUS $400 | Power steering pump replaced. Removed, sent for rebuild, and reinstalled. | ||
| Mar 201248000 miUS $15 | replace ball joints + alignment replaced rocker cover gasket | ||
| Apr 201248200 miUS $130 | Replaced leaking PS hoses. Replaced dead battery | ||
2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Washington, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Oct 200926000 mi | Thermostat gasket failure, caused by car not being used all winter. | ||
| Mini Convertible in North Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201063500 mi | convertible top replaced due to mechanical problems convertible top replaced due to mechanical problems | ||
| Mini Convertible in Connecticut, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201582000 miUS $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 | ||
| Mini Convertible in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2015198000 miUS $161 | The car wouldn't start. The battery needed to be replaced. | ||
See TrueDelta's information for all Convertibles
See TrueDelta's information for all Mini models.
