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Mini Convertible repairs by problem area
Chart based on 229 repairs.
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 2022 8680 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 2018 9000 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 2016 1000 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 2017 10000 mi |
Leaking condenser in passenger side wheel well | ||
| Mini Convertible in Illinois, United States Apr 2016 - May 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017 9841 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 2015 29000 mi |
Car was at dealer for routine maintenance. Mechanic noticed small leak from water pump. Water pump was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 2017 40850 mi |
Coolant leak at thermostat housing. Replaced thermostat and housing | ||
| Jun 2019 49301 mi US $200 |
Electrical contact in brake light socket failed. Brake light socket was replaced. | ||
| Apr 2021 59900 mi US $350 |
Cracked wheel. Replaced with matching OEM 17" wheel. Tire was not damaged. | ||
| Aug 2021 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. | ||
| Apr 2022 66878 mi US $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 2020 46000 mi US $100 |
Replaced valve cover gasket and PCV membrane due to leak | ||
| Jan 2022 51000 mi US $200 |
Deteriorated plastic cowl & rotten windshield weather stripping | ||
| Jul 2022 56000 mi US $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 2017 34000 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 2015 16000 mi |
Resistor failed, fan motor and filter replaced | ||
| Mini Convertible in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2016 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. | ||
| Jan 2018 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
| Mini Convertible in Dominican Republic Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2017 9300 mi $400 |
Bushings | ||
| Oct 2021 19840 mi $400 |
Had to replace the radiator | ||
| May 2022 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
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - May 2016 | |||
| Dec 2012 6000 mi |
Gasket on body for the passenger door came loose and was replaced. | ||
| Apr 2013 10800 mi |
Bad thermostat. Warning light for "Engine" lit. Thermostat replaced. | ||
| Nov 2013 17300 mi |
Replaced right and left A/C vent grilles because they were loose. | ||
| May 2014 19000 mi |
Power pump problem. Part replaced. | ||
| Aug 2015 24000 mi |
Leaky water pump | ||
| Mini Convertible in New Jersey, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 2014 7800 mi |
TPS indicated low tire pressure | ||
| Apr 2016 39700 mi US $275 |
Leaking radiator fluid from thermostat housing. Replaced both thermostat and housing. | ||
| Mini Convertible in South Carolina, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 2012 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
| Mini Convertible in Illinois, United States Feb 2017 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017 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
| Mini Convertible in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| May 2016 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. | ||
| Aug 2016 32000 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 2016 10000 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 2011 2000 mi |
Squeaking noise heard when the convertible top was put up. Dealer lubricated the convertible mechanism and solved the problem. | ||
| Sep 2012 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. | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 2016 32600 mi US $800 |
Replaced all coils and plugs. Coil failure | ||
| Jun 2016 34000 mi US $55 |
assenger side windshield washer failed. Hose and fitting broke off | ||
| Jan 2017 33200 mi US $700 |
Coils failed, replaced all coils and plugs | ||
| Jun 2017 40000 mi US $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 2011 1323 mi |
Cabrio roof would get stuck in the full open position. Sensors were bad and had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 2011 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. | ||
| Feb 2012 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. | ||
| Jun 2013 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) | ||
| Sep 2017 92380 mi €130 |
Battery Change | ||
| Oct 2017 93550 mi €259 |
DMTL pump Change | ||
| Feb 2018 102300 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 2015 57000 mi US $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 2012 9000 mi |
The temperature sensor for the engine had to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 2012 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. | ||
| Feb 2013 13900 mi |
Took in for routine maintenance. They determined that the heat sensor was bad again. Replaced. | ||
| Apr 2014 20000 mi |
plastic rail on inside of convertible top broke and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2016 29000 mi US $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 2012 8700 mi |
licence plate light replaced, door trim replaced | ||
| Oct 2013 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 | ||
| Mar 2014 19000 mi |
oil pump solenoid leaking, replaced along with wiring harnass and thermostat | ||
| Apr 2014 19500 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 2014 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
| Mini Convertible in Virginia, United States Dec 2012 - May 2017 | |||
| Sep 2014 40000 mi |
Rear hatch switch malfunctioning due to water leak. Cleaned, lubed, and sealed. | ||
| Jan 2015 36300 mi US $160 |
Replaced worn and cracked weather stripping | ||
| Nov 2015 46900 mi US $10 |
Rear light bulb short. Take apart housing, cleaned melted plastic, re-installed bulb. | ||
| Feb 2016 48600 mi US $200 |
Replaced thermostat housing | ||
| Feb 2017 54000 mi US $30 |
Replaced jacking point plastic protector | ||
| Mini Convertible in Georgia, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010 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
| Mini Convertible in Michigan, United States Mar 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| May 2010 893 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 2011 13000 mi |
iPod controls were not working as documented through the MINI radio system. Turned out to be user error not identified by Dealer. | ||
| Jul 2015 64200 mi US $410 |
Timing chain needed replacement | ||
| May 2016 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. | ||
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 2014 37000 mi |
Thermostat | ||
| Mini Convertible in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 2013 17900 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 2017 33700 mi US $260 |
Rear hatch release button failed. | ||
| Mar 2017 40000 mi US $450 |
Replace corroded lock/switch | ||
| May 2017 42000 mi US $500 |
The rear latch mechanism rusted and quit working. Replaced with new. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011 18000 mi US $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 2011 13000 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 2010 5000 mi US $400 |
Electrical Electrical, other than above, repair | ||
| Mini Convertible in New York, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 2010 6000 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 2010 8000 mi |
Broken interior bracket which holds convertible top flush against body of car. Known issue with 2009 convertibles | ||
| Aug 2010 9000 mi |
Parts ordered to fix convertible top came in and repaired on 2nd visit. | ||
| Oct 2010 10000 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 2010 10500 mi |
Leaking driver side door seal. Dealership cannot find problem. Still is leaking. Will need to go back to dealership in the future. | ||
| Feb 2014 42000 mi US $500 |
Spark plugs | ||
| Feb 2016 57900 mi US $1000 |
Crack Manifold cover | ||
| Apr 2016 59200 mi US $450 |
Co2 sensor went bad Convertible top not going down | ||
| Jul 2016 60000 mi |
Convertible top | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 2013 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. | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 2017 92000 mi US $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 2011 30000 mi |
turbo went bad, was replaced | ||
| May 2012 32600 mi |
Car wouldn't go out of first gear. | ||
| Mini Convertible in New Brunswick, Canada Aug 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 2009 5580 mi |
Convertible top not aligning properly with A pillar when closing Rad hose hanging down below front valance due to broken clip | ||
| Jun 2010 7440 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 2011 10540 mi |
Plastic trim on roof above side window was broken on one end and rattling badly | ||
| Jun 2011 13020 mi |
Replaced broken interior plastic trim along top of passenger side window | ||
| Mini Convertible in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2010 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. | ||
| Jan 2011 11000 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 2012 26000 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 2013 39000 mi US $200 |
Accessory post nut stripped causing an intermittent short. 2 hours troubleshooting and replacement of parts. | ||
| Jul 2013 39200 mi |
Pulley tensioner was leaking oil. Installed new flywheel, reprogrammed ECU. | ||
| Aug 2014 49000 mi US $1000 |
Engine mounts corroded causing low voltage. Replaced. | ||
| Oct 2014 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. | ||
| Sep 2015 53000 mi US $700 |
Coolant leak, Thermostat failed and was replaced. Oil consumption, oil added. Convertible roof rattle. Trim piece of convertible roof replaced. | ||
| Apr 2017 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. | ||
| Jun 2017 64000 mi US $250 |
Convertible would not close. Adjusted to get it to close correctly. | ||
| Oct 2017 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. | ||
| Jun 2018 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
| Mini Convertible in Georgia, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2011 9000 mi |
The seatbelt sensor in the passenger seat malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2015 23000 mi US $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 2016 92400 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 2016 94000 mi US $120 |
Radio display quit working. Replaced radio. | ||
| Feb 2017 99700 mi US $220 |
Ignition coils and spark plugs failed because of oil contamination. | ||
| Jul 2017 103000 mi US $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 2009 1000 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 2010 19000 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 2014 36000 mi US $200 |
The water temp sensor connection to the engine developed a leak. The sensor to block connection point part was replaced. | ||
| Jul 2018 52000 mi US $670 |
Driver rear window winder replaced | ||
| Jun 2020 64000 mi US $700 |
Rear passenger window electric winder replaced Rear passenger window electric winder replaced | ||
| Dec 2021 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
| Mini Convertible in Oregon, United States Nov 2020 - Feb 2023 | |||
| Aug 2021 68000 mi US $395 |
Replaced cracked coolant tank | ||
| Feb 2023 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 shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013 84000 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 2011 48000 mi |
exterior passenger door handle sticking and the dealer replaced it | ||
| Jun 2011 48000 mi |
Tire warning light reset SCREWS ARE LOOSE ON THE REAR DRIVER CONVERTIBLE TOP TRIM. Screws were reset with lock tight. | ||
| Sep 2011 50000 mi |
Internal trim piece broke and was replaced Oil leak detected around a seal. The part was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2015 670002 mi US $200 |
re-glue rear glass window to the soft top | ||
| Jun 2018 72000 mi US $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 2010 30900 mi |
Wear problem on convertible roof. | ||
| May 2010 33700 mi |
Valve guide defect (may been there since manufacture). Replaced entire head. | ||
| Jul 2010 33800 mi |
Convertible roof cable repair (cassette) | ||
| Apr 2012 54000 mi US $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 2013 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 | ||
| Jun 2014 118000 mi US $250 |
Replaced rear and front wheel hub | ||
| Jul 2014 119000 mi US $300 |
Lower control arm bushings, sway bar bushing (just preventative while I am there) and wheel hub | ||
| Dec 2015 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 | ||
| Apr 2017 143137 mi US $168 |
Wheel hub replaced due to noise and wheel speed sensor failure | ||
| Jun 2017 142307 mi US $400 |
CV joint went bad on passenger side The recently replaced strut mounts had stretched and were replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 2017 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 shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Jul 2009 22000 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 2014 65000 mi US $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 2013 50000 mi |
Ignition coil was replaced | ||
| Sep 2014 65000 mi |
A/C recharge | ||
| Dec 2016 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 | ||
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Jul 2006 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 2006 14 mi |
Adjusted Xenon Automatic Leveling System | ||
| Jul 2007 18000 mi |
Replaced Xenon Automatic Leveling System | ||
| Dec 2008 43000 mi |
Replace O-ring for engine cooling system | ||
| Jul 2009 54000 mi US $165 |
Replaced Clutch and Throwout Bearing under warranty | ||
| Sep 2009 56913 mi US $348 |
Replaced Wheel Speed Sensor | ||
| Aug 2010 76000 mi US $200 |
Motor mount leaking. Chose to replace preventably even though no effects of a bad motor mount were present. | ||
| Nov 2010 83200 mi US $350 |
Bad thermostat gasket leaking coolant; replaced with new thermostat | ||
| Nov 2012 148700 mi US $100 |
Water Pump replaced Control Arm Bushing, Sway Arm Bushings, and passenger side front bearing replaced | ||
| Jun 2013 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. | ||
| Nov 2013 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. | ||
| Sep 2014 187000 mi US $1800 |
A/C compressor clutch and radiator fan replacement with A/C recharge. Also, replacement of passenger side rear window regulator | ||
| Mar 2015 191000 mi US $340 |
Replaced leaking oil filter mount gasket and other gaskets. | ||
| Jul 2015 193500 mi US $600 |
Crank pulley/harmonic damper broke and was replaced. | ||
| Nov 2015 196000 mi US $300 |
Alternator failed | ||
| Oct 2016 204200 mi US $689 |
Rear drivers side window regulator failed and was replaced. Part was ~$300 labor was ~400 | ||
| Apr 2017 206000 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 2018 99200 mi C $2000 |
Roof convertible not closing completely | ||
| Mini Convertible in Nevada, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017 106000 mi US $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 2011 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. | ||
| Jun 2011 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. | ||
| Sep 2011 88000 mi |
CVT transmission issue with gear selection mapping (software), reset by dealership | ||
| Mini Convertible in Illinois, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 2010 25000 mi |
Coolant leak caused by fault thermostat gasket. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 2013 38000 mi US $370 |
"Check engine" light came on; replaced oxygen sensor. | ||
| Dec 2015 51000 mi US $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 2017 22328 mi US $568 |
Replace worn front brake pads and rotors. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013 73000 mi US $600 |
bushings replaced | ||
| Mini Convertible in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 2012 70500 mi US $300 |
O2 sensor inop | ||
| Mini Convertible in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 2011 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. | ||
| May 2012 91000 mi US $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 2015 81840 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 2009 49000 mi |
Convertible top wouldnt lower. Removed top, replaced cables (out of allignment) reinstalled top.. | ||
| Mar 2009 49000 mi |
Rear calipers gripping: replaced worn seal in cylinder. | ||
| Mini Convertible in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2010 62000 mi US $500 |
sunroof "tray" cables broke and entire tray mechanism had to be replaced | ||
| Mini Convertible in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jun 2010 37000 mi US $500 |
Power steering pump failed. Pump removed, sent off for refurb, and replaced. | ||
| Oct 2010 42000 mi US $400 |
Power steering pump replaced. Removed, sent for rebuild, and reinstalled. | ||
| Mar 2012 48000 mi US $15 |
replace ball joints + alignment replaced rocker cover gasket | ||
| Apr 2012 48200 mi US $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 2009 26000 mi |
Thermostat gasket failure, caused by car not being used all winter. | ||
| Mini Convertible in North Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010 63500 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 2015 82000 mi US $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 2015 198000 mi US $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.
