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2008 Mini Convertible repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2008 Mini Convertible repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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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. 

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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. 

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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 

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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 

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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) 

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2006 Mini Convertible

Engine not specified

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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

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 
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 

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2006 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

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

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. 
Mini Convertible in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
May 2018

99200 mi

C $2000
Roof convertible not closing completely 
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 

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2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

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 New Jersey, United States
Jan 2010 - Mar 2014
May 2012

70500 mi

US $300
O2 sensor inop 
Mini Convertible in Florida, United States
Jan 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

73000 mi

US $600
bushings replaced 
Mini Convertible in Netherlands
Dec 2014 - Jan 2018
Mar 2015

81840 mi

€550
Brake lines rusted away 
Mini Convertible in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

22328 mi

US $568
Replace worn front brake pads and rotors. 

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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 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 
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 

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2005 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible

115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

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 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 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 Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

198000 mi

US $161
The car wouldn't start. The battery needed to be replaced. 

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