Mini Coupe Mini Coupe

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Mini Coupe repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 27 repairs.
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Mini Coupe engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Mini Coupe 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

28000 mi Lower radiator hose punctured due to defective factory clamp. 

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2013 Mini Coupe 2dr Hatch

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

24500 mi Oil leak in oil pump solenoid detected during routine oil change, completed under warranty with no cost. 
76000 mi

US $200
replace coil packs at required intervals; repair done at home in less than an hour 
86000 mi

US $1100
coolant leak in oil filter housing 
97000 mi

US $653
Replaced plugs and coils. 

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2013 Mini Coupe 2dr Hatch

121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

39000 mi 36K standard maintenance. Water pump needed replacement 

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2012 Mini Coupe 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

warning light directed us to take car for dealer inspection immediately. Fault code light was a defective warning.  

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2012 Mini Coupe 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

38000 mi Ignition Coil Packs and Spark Plugs were replaced. 

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2012 Mini Coupe 2dr Hatch

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

30000 mi

US $50
coil replaced under certified pre-owned warrenty 
46000 mi Oil Solenoid failure lead to an engine replacement being required. Timing Chain system was also damaged. Replaced under warranty (Keep your oil change records!!!) 
76700 mi

US $250
Coil Pack replacement 

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2012 Mini Coupe 2dr Hatch

121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

154380 mi

C $3400
repl blown clutch 

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Mini Coupe Engine Problems

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