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2009 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 190 repairs.
2009 Mini Hardtop repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 130 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mini Hardtop
Engine not specified
| Mini Hardtop in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 20109000 mi | Windows repaired to fix slight leak. | ||
| Jul 201019000 mi | Windows repaired again to fix slight leak. | ||
2009 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Virginia, United States Apr 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Sep 201346000 miUS $400 | Failed waterpump | ||
| Oct 201346000 mi | Failed clutch. I think it simply wore out, but it was premature. | ||
| Dec 201346000 miUS $400 | Dead battery | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Oct 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 201563000 miUS $55 | Coolant tank cap was faulty, causing improper system pressure. Issue was diagnosed & the cap replaced. | ||
| Oct 201567300 miUS $30 | Headlights developed hairline cracks along line on passenger headlight lens. Brought it to a local mechanic to try to buff out and apply a protective coating to attempt to prevent future issues. Hairline cracks wound up being internal. | ||
| Apr 201669200 miUS $2275 | Clutch & flywheel went out. The flywheel was a dual and likely had a mechanical failure (jammed, based on the sound it was making and behavior) as they're prone to it on the MINIs. Replaced with a lightened steel single flywheel to avoid a repeat. Water pump was leaking, had it replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 200911000 mi | Loose timing chain tensioner. | ||
| Nov 200915900 mi | Hood release latch broke. | ||
| Jan 201020000 mi | Ice in the intake manifold due to a design flaw. Intake manifold was replaced. | ||
| Jun 201026000 mi | Passenger air bag failed. Dealer had to order a replacement part. | ||
| Sep 201138000 mi | Clutch pedal had developed a clicking noise/feel. One of the parts related to the clutch pedal was adjusted. | ||
| Feb 201352500 mi | Timing chain tensioner was rattling and had to be replaced. Already had a fix made in 2009 which clearly did not fully solve the issue. | ||
| Mar 201353000 miUS $950 | Leaky water pump and thermostat housing. Those caused the serpentine belt tensioner to seize and belt to wear. All needed replacement. | ||
| May 201463000 miUS $996 | PCV cover was leaking. Replaced with updated component. Front struts were leaking. Replaced all four struts. | ||
| Mar 201574000 miUS $1050 | Turbo oil lines leaking. Replaced lines and oil filter housing seals. | ||
| Dec 201580000 miUS $350 | Engine was idling/running rough. Intake valves were walnut shell blasted to remove carbon buildup. | ||
| Jan 201656300 mi | Car was stuttering/stalling occasionally on startup. Dealer replaced high-pressure fuel pump under extended 10y/100k mfr warranty. Turbo heat shield replaced | ||
| Sep 201687000 miUS $500 | Thermostat was leaking and had to be replaced (AGAIN) | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 201251000 mi | Drivers window register replace | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201126700 miUS $50 | Hood scoop / melted by the turbo, also replaced under warranty. Scheduled maintenance of brake fluid replacement. | ||
| Jan 2013 | high pressure fuel pump went out. caused a check engine light and some back firing, loss of power. It was fixed under warranty even thoughthe car was out of warranty. | ||
| Apr 201570500 miUS $968 | CRACKED THERMOSTAT HOUSING CAUSING A COOLANT LEAK. HOUSING REPLACED JUST MISSED WARRANTY OF 70K MILES The clutch lining wore out. It was inspected and replaced under extended warranty (otherwise it would have cost over 3,000.00!) | ||
| Jul 201794000 miUS $160 | replaced manual transmission fluid | ||
| Aug 201794000 miUS $800 | REPLACED ALL 4 SHOCKS WITH BILSTIEN SPORT, REPLACE FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND SWAY BAR ENDLINKS TO TRY TO GET RID OF CLUNKING NOISE (WHICH REMAINS) Replaced HID aftermarket lights that had a dead ballast with LED conversion generation 8 JDMASTAR. No where near as bright as HID but this is the only one adjustable for focus and is nearly identical to stock halogen brightness and the pattern with sharp cutoff (better for oncoming drivers? probably need to use fogs full time however). | ||
| Dec 201795000 miUS $400 | Ball joints, control arm bushings brakes replaced with new pads to stop wander and instability under braking. | ||
| Jul 201897000 miUS $1200 | replaced HID harness | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201125000 mi | A/C mounting bracket that is an integral part of the engine block broke. Dealer replaced entire JCW engine with what they call a short block replacement engine at their cost. | ||
| Mar 201336000 miUS $55 | Rear hatch actuator replaced | ||
| Mar 201857000 miUS $2800 | Replaced clutch and flywheel. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Nevada, United States May 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Jun 20098000 mi | High pressure fuel pump replaced one week after purchase. | ||
2009 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Oct 201026000 mi | The hood scoop was slightly dipping due to excessive heat from turbo. Part was ordered, painted, and installed. | ||
| Dec 201031000 mi | Timing chain was replaced after loud cold start up. | ||
| May 201135000 mi | Key died and car would not start or even go into neutral. 2nd key worked but key was replaced by dealer under warranty. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Arizona, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 201249000 mi | Battery died, replaced under warranty | ||
| Feb 201352000 miUS $1200 | Carbon build-up on intake valves; bad oil feeder tube to turbo; leaking valve-cover gasket; bad vacuum hose Bushings cracked on both sides of front suspension Strut tower bushings cracked | ||
| Mini Hardtop in North Carolina, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 201249000 mi | Timing chain failed for second time. They are rebuilding most of the engine. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Aug 201256274 miUS $1100 | The A/C condenser was damaged. Cost to repair was $1,100. | ||
| Dec 201256000 mi | Timing Chain Guides were shattered. A new Timing Chain Kit was required. The dealer wanted to charge $3,100 for repairs. Car just out of warranty. I contested and called MINI Customer Service. Result: $0 for repairs | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 201375000 mi | saw smoke on drivers side,took it to E2 services,was told thermostat is leaking, says this is normanl for milage. cost is 409.95 to have fixed, have to fill tank with water b4 driving. makes a whinny noise, E2 services says the entire valve cover needs to be replaced. this is a cost of $500.00. haven't had it fixed yet. | ||
| Jun 201378000 miUS $300 | had the valve cover replace ABS module | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States Dec 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014 | Control arm bolts loose | ||
| Mar 201439000 miUS $750 | Turbo oil line | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Arizona, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jan 201068800 mi | Rear hatch had a slight rattle. Dealer replaced internal insulation. | ||
| Jun 201011000 mi | Rattle in passenger side door. Insulation replaced. | ||
| Feb 201120000 mi | Engine leaking oil. Multiple squeaks and rattles. | ||
| Oct 201130000 mi | Continued creaking around the headliner near the moon roof. | ||
| Jan 201212000 mi | Took vehicle in to remedy car noises, rattles, etc. coming from door trim, headliner. | ||
| Mar 201242000 mi | The air scoop in the bonnet became warped - dealer says this is a common occurrence due to the heat of the turbo charger. | ||
| Oct 201254000 mi | Oil leaking and low by 4 quarts. Leaking timing chain tensioner gasket. Vehicle had a loud rattle at low rpm. Performed SI M11 02 07 Chain deflection was 72MM (outside of spec) Replaced timing chain as per bulletin. | ||
| Mar 201363000 miUS $1200 | Radiator seemed to leak. Antifreeze ended up on the back window. Water pump replaced, thermostat replaced. | ||
| Jun 201493000 miUS $119 | Was unable to move the seat forward or backward. | ||
2009 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Michigan, United States May 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 201251000 mi | Engine replaced. Major failure, running on three cylinders by time reached dealer. Just barely under warranty. Rear wiper motor failure | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ohio, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201579000 miUS $175 | Plastic Throw Out bearing deteriorated, ruining the clutch, flywheel, and many parts with it. Clutch pedal had developed a clicking noise/feel. Could move from left to right slightly. Plastic Pedal bushings replaced | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 201250000 mi | Timing chain tensioner bolt backed out of assembly. Oil drained out but no internal damage done. Latest hardware for this problem installed. No more cold start chatter. :) One of the tones to the horn went out. Dealer fixed. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201454200 miUS $200 | The LCD screen of radio was broken. | ||
| Apr 201787000 miUS $2634 | valve cover gasket leak, air intake hose crack. Turbo oil hose leak, | ||
| Feb 201895000 miUS $1000 | Coolant leaks from engine compartment. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201550000 miUS $200 | Leaky thermostat housing. Replace thermostat housing. Flush/refill coolant. | ||
| Apr 201770000 mi | High Pressure Fuel Pump replaced. No cost. MINI extended the warranty on this part for certain models/years due to premature failure. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Apr 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201868000 miUS $250 | Turbo blow-off valve failed, oil leak. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Maine, United States May 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201341000 mi | Intake valves were coated in carbon and caused loss of power and some stumbling/hesitation at times. Common problem on these vehicles and the fix is applied by the Mini dealer. Only problem is, no dealer in my state. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Mar 201582000 miUS $100 | Cracked thermostat cover replaced. | ||
| Dec 201593000 miUS $400 | Engine developed an oil leak. Replaced turbo oil lines, oil filter housing gasket (not the oil filter gasket). Replaced valve cover and gasket. There is still a small leak but it is mostly fixed. Belive most fixed by valve cover/gasket. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Oct 201130000 mi | Radio system and bluetooth communications intermittent | ||
| Sep 201344000 miUS $132 | ABS Brake light and DSC lights were on. Dealer scanned which was a 132.00 charge and said ABS/DSC module was bad. Called Mini Customer Relations for help with repair since car was 2 months out of warranty. Waiting patiently for a response | ||
| Nov 201345000 miUS $800 | ABS/DSC module was diagnosed as being bad in Sept.rnAfter almost 8 weeks Mini decided they would help by paying for the part and charging me the labor. Took 9 weeks to get the fix after the dignosis. Will know if it is okay after I drive fs | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201682000 miUS $986 | Replace thermostat | ||
| Jun 201688000 mi | Dealer replaced high pressure fuel pump. Covered by extended warranty | ||
| Jan 2018106472 mi | Check engine light came on. Code was P1497 - Downstream Throttle Air Leak. Mechanic could not detect problem. No repair was done | ||
| Mar 2018107000 miUS $758 | Repair and replace valve cover assembly due to defective crankcase pressure regulating valve. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Timing chain stretched to near-failure due to design issue with guides. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Connecticut, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Feb 201017500 mi | Car had very rough idle at cold start with three warning lights on dash. Car was undriveable as throttle was not responding to input. Dealer kept the car for a week, but was unable to replicate issue. | ||
| Sep 201236000 mi | Excessive noise from engine during cold starts. Dealer replaced timing chain tensioners under warranty as they were worn beyond spec. Evidently this is a common issue. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201232000 mi | Auxiliary cooling pump for turbo | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Mar 201144000 mi | Timing chain; design defect; replaced after customer complained; not a mandatory recall but BMW issued a service bulletin to dealers, not general public. Customer experienced the symptoms of the defect of the timing chain malfunction (noise) Airbag sensor in drivers seat malfunction. Indicator light on dash stayed lit and chime tone inadvertantly rang. Sensor needed to be replaced. | ||
| May 201146200 mi | Service tech told me that my right-front strut top was "domed" (damaged most likely from a deep pot hole). This happened in the past and covered under warranty, but BMW is no longer honoring this because "pot holes are not BMW's fault | ||
| Oct 201154000 miUS $1921 | Clutch failed. Total price for replacement of clutch-pack, which is mandatory as per BMW's rules, was almost $4000. The dealership allowed me to buy the extended maintenance warranty instead for a total of $1920. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Great Britain Jun 2009 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jul 2009 | Minor paint flaw. Swarf or dust trapped between paint and clear coat. Number plate not fitted properly. Scratched wheel arch trim. Steering wheel not straight. Dealer said it is OK. I'll get it fixed next time. | ||
| Jul 20105000 mi | new shock absorber fitted following knocking noise. | ||
| Aug 20105000 mi | tailgate crooked and makes knocking noise over bumbs | ||
| Aug 201110000 mi | Poor starting when cold. High pressure fuel pump replaced. | ||
| Jun 201213000 mi | Exhaust tips replaced under warranty due to rust | ||
| Feb 201315600 mi | Problem: engine management light on, poor running. Various tests carried out. Fitted new inlet pressure sensor. | ||
| Apr 201522200 mi£550 | The well known MINI Cooper S cam chain rattle. All new parts fitted at local MINI specialist. | ||
| Mar 201625000 mi£40 | Camshaft position sensor failed - code P0340 on OBD 2 reader. This seems to be yet another common fault on my most unreliable car in 30 years of motoring. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Aug 20119920 mi | Clutch pedal out of adjustment and coming into contact with master cylinder, making noise. Did not affect operation. New pedal installed. Issue resolved. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 20091000 miUS $300 | Rear wheel rubbing sound washer jet clogged | ||
| Apr 201123000 mi | Driver side lock actuator was faulty. Could not lock doors. When exiting car, windows would roll down, sunroof would vent and could lock car. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States May 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 201145000 miUS $1000 | Clutch release bearing and alignment dowels replaced after howling noise discovered when releasing clutch pedal. | ||
| Nov 201135000 miUS $1500 | Timing chain tensioner repair after cold start rattle. | ||
| Apr 201260000 miUS $3000 | Timing chain tensioner AGAIN. High pressure fuel pump, intake carbon cleaning. Starter module. | ||
| May 201262000 miUS $1000 | Navigation DVD drive failed | ||
2009 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - May 2014 | |||
| Nov 201368740 miC $2300 | Started with brakes, ended with misire codes and timing being off. Carbon removal, new plugs, timing adjustment, and a so called reprogramming. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Mississippi, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2016101000 miUS $300 | Serpentine belt (which was replaced 3 years ago) tore while on the interstate. It caused a hole in the crank seal, which made oil leak. Replaced seal and belt. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New York, United States Jul 2009 - May 2018 | |||
| Oct 20091000 mi | engine light, emission evap pump had leak, would not replicate all the time, third time found. | ||
| Sep 201483000 miUS $400 | dealer diagonsed in 5 minutes and I waited for car without an appointment. | ||
| Mar 201591000 miUS $1400 | Water pump and belt tensioner | ||
| Aug 2015106400 miUS $1100 | Oil pump replaced and valve gasket engine check light | ||
| Dec 2015120000 miUS $300 | Hood release cable replaced | ||
| Dec 2016147000 mi | Rear door unlocks on it's own. I read about simular problems in forumn . ( after rain aggravates it) Car's lighter socket is also not working. Seems like the ghost of high mileage is making an appearence. Fuse replaced on lighter and all is fine. Liftgate has been locked and seems to do job, no repair done yet. | ||
| Mar 2017153000 miUS $2700 | Timing chain stretched | ||
| May 2017159100 miUS $625 | Rear calipers failed, both replaced along with pads and rotors | ||
| Dec 2017169000 mi | Engine service light came on and engine much running rough allegedly the same problem I had last time when I had the timing belt replaced, I have not put the car in for service yet hoping some of it it’s going to be covered by warranty | ||
| Jan 2018169000 miUS $10 | Check engine light came on when I plugged it in to find , it said coil fouled #4 cylinder and when I unplug the light went off and hasn’t come back on since | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States May 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201537000 miUS $13000 | Engine got broken with 37K mileage. To repair, a new engine is required. The repair quote is more than $10K. I am thinking of scrapping the car. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Idaho, United States Feb 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Aug 201765000 miUS $1900 | Failed water pump thermostat housing and transmission cooler connector | ||
2009 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in North Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Sep 201549000 miUS $300 | Clear coat started peeling, eventually causing paint on rear bumper to peel; had to get whole bumper re-painted/coated Sporty antenna rubber housing started dry-rotting and peeling off; replaced with similar to OEM Front main seal seeping; replaced along with new serpentine/drive belt | ||
| Oct 201549300 mi | Passenger door latch failure; unable to open from inside or outside, could be cable movement or breakage Sunroof screen ripped on side; attempted DIY repair with glue, but made worse...dealer wants $400 to replace since it can only be replaced by taking off the sunroof glass and the part is $130 | ||
| Oct 201655300 miUS $50 | Rear hatch latch rubber cover dry rotted and caved in causing button not to work CEL code related to coolant temperature, replaced coolant temperature sensor (found as common problem on forums); taking to shop to clear code and if it isn't fixed, replace thermostat housing (other option for specific CEL code) | ||
| Mar 201757000 miUS $50 | Passenger airbag occupancy sensor works intermittently; most shops will not fix since it requires upholstery, Mini dealer wants $1500. We were able to find a new seat bottom on ebay to replace it with that matched the car. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201224000 mi | Fan speed display LEDs out. Part ordered. Dealer will call when part comes in. | ||
| May 201224800 mi | heater / ac control panel replaced | ||
| Sep 2021100000 miUS $1600 | Condenser was leaking refrigerant. | ||
| Jun 2022108000 miUS $400 | Exhaust system flex joint failure | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Aug 201017980 mi | Drivers window would not stop at top. It would bump off the top and go back down | ||
| Mini Hardtop in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 20092480 mi | REPLACED PASSENGER FOG LIGHT DUE TO CONSTANT CONDENSATION | ||
| Jul 20096200 mi | TRUNK HATCH OPENED UNEXPECTANTLY & FEREQUENTLY-ON ROAD OR PARKED. ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS HAD TO BE ENGAGED AS SOON AS YOU ENTERED THE CAR OR THE TRUNK POPPED OPEN. MOISTURE PROBLEM IN HANDLE-PARTS ORDERED TRUNK HATCH & ELECTRONICS HARNESS REPLACED- NO FUTHER PROBLEMS TO DATE | ||
| Apr 201126040 mi | WATER LEAKED PAST SEAL @ REAR WIPER ARM SEAL FILLING TAILGATE | ||
| Jan 201232540 mi | drivers window would not roll up fully. | ||
| Sep 201238440 mi | DRIVER'S SEAT TORN/WORN OUT. MATERAIL REPLACED | ||
| Mar 201764480 miC $1200 | Rear bushings worn out. Replaced on both sides. Cost = $600 Internal fan failed-Replaced along with relay Cost = $600 | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Virginia, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Sep 200913000 mi | window closing position erratic | ||
| May 201019000 mi | one-touch window function not working...software problem | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - May 2014 | |||
| Nov 201336120 miC $500 | Needed water pump, fixed at local garage. When being fixed PCV valve screwed up requiring, with superior German engineering, a new valve cover at cost of about $500 for the part only which I replaced myselfý. | ||
| Feb 201437900 miC $300 | Next event was small oil leak from main bearing seal. Fixed by local mechanic at cost of $300. | ||
| Apr 201439680 miC $1150 | After fix car wouldn't idle. Many codes, couldn't narrow down. Replaced MAF sensor to rule it out. Cleaned variable valve timing sensors and actuators. Cleaned contacts and connectors for computer. Finally replaced both variable valve timing actuators. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 2014104000 miUS $300 | Radiator fitting leak | ||
| Oct 2016132500 miUS $150 | Spark plug coil died. | ||
| Sep 2017140000 mi | Valve Seat | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Quebec, Canada Oct 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jan 2014C $350 | The stupid Thermostat stopped working. No heat at all. The part is and all in one piece worth 250$+ Poorly manufactured. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Washington, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 201240700 mi | Dealership found leaking hose that was keeping the heat from working well, and replaced the hose. | ||
| Sep 201361000 miUS $115 | Highbeam head lamp light went out. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Texas, United States May 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jan 201360000 miUS $580 | Water pump failed and was replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Michigan, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 200918046 mi | Slow and lagging throttle response. Performed trans adaptation reset to return car computer to "default". TPM and battery CELs were coming on intermittently. No faults were found to explain them. Driver window would not roll all the way up and would return to half open position. Replaced car software to remind the computer it's OK for the window to roll all the way up and it should not bounce back down. Driver door intermittently would not close and just bounce off the door jam. Reprogrammed the computer to learn how to let the door close. Lift gate rattle was repaired by realigning it and greasing the bump stops. Mud flaps were coming detached, they reattached them. Both washer fluid nozzles were loose and one had broken off, so they were replaced. Driver side outer A pillar is loose. They did not have any in stock and so ordered one. | ||
| Oct 200920945 mi | Replaced driver side outer A pillar trim. Car alarm interior ultrasonic sensor is defective causing random alarms, even while driving. Ordered replacement sensor because none in stock. Chrome window trim damaged by A pillar when it broke off on the highway, replaced. | ||
| Mar 201030398 mi | Car makes clicking noise in front at very low RPMs in parking lots, period is RPM-dependent. Water was leaking into the right rear tail light assembly. Parts ordered. | ||
| May 201032000 mi | #2 piston and rod were defective. Was without car for two months because MINI Corporate in Germany would not send the parts for over five weeks. | ||
| Aug 201034000 mi | Car overheated and lost oil pressure, by warning light indicators and also some noise under the hood. Had car towed to dealer. Electronics did not record the overheat warning and lost oil pressure warning. No answers from dealer. | ||
| Sep 201035320 mi | Went to original dealer to ask about overheating and oil pressure incident. They couldn't find any record of it happening in the computer logs, either. | ||
| Mar 201147928 mi | A check engine light came on in February, and a dealership fixed the bad thermostat under warranty. A check engine light came on in February, and a dealership fixed the bad thermostat under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201148228 miUS $134 | Keyless entry unlocked doors but door would not open--handle did not mechanically work. Yet another electrical problem they "could not replicate" even though I had video evidence. I complained that the lift gate rattles were back but they did not even try to fix it. Very annoying! Am taking it to another state's dealer next. Cruise buttons on steering wheel started incrementing and decrementing speed by 2mph intervals instead of one. More computer glitches strike again! Asked them to double-check why the door would not open even though the keyless entry worked to unlock the door last month. Nothing done, problem not replicated (of course). | ||
| Jun 201150000 mi | Camshaft position sensor. CEL on, then went back out. Declined to replace since intermittent and planning to sell car. Replaced the right rear TPMS transmitter in the fender. | ||
| Sep 201150000 mi | Computer lost date and time but battery was never disconnected to account for it. More electrical gremlins. Also, alarm started sounding for no reason, which was repaired two years ago. But the false alarms returned. | ||
2009 Mini Hardtop 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mini Hardtop in Great Britain Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 20118000 mi | engine knocking. Timing chain and tensioner fitted.slight improvement.Not fully resolved. Engine knocking | ||
2009 Mini Hardtop
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mini Hardtop in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 201250000 mi | A rattle in the back | ||
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