2006 MINI Cooper Problems and Repair Histories

MINI Cooper in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009		0	Replaced leaking thermostat
May	2009		0	Replaced front wheel speed sensor
Dec	2009	32000	0	hydraulic motor mount failed and need to be replaced
Jul	2010	41000	0	Center silencer of the exhaust failed and needed to be replaced
Nov	2011	61500	60	replaced serpentine belt per manufacture recommendation due to mileage, and replaced transmission fluid.
Mar	2012	66000	0	Replaced TMAP sensor
May	2012	68700	0	vacuum line in the airbox was broken
Feb	2013	79000	350	vacuum leak
Mar	2013	80000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	22000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	36500	1100	Replaced leaking Thermostat housing and performed 30,000 service
Jun	2012	40000	300	Engine would occasionally misfire, when slow in traffic - eventually the warning light came on. Ran scanner and it showed coil or pug wires. Replaced coil, plug wires and plugs. Now runs like new again.
Aug	2012	41000	80	One D2S Xenon headlight bulb died replaced both to keep the color the same. Replacing the bulbs is a bitch, up in the hood at a 40 degree angle. Bulb wants to fall out. Finally laying on my back on the engine to do it 2 hrs.
Oct	2012	42000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	38000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	39000	749	Cooling fan stage I not working, car is overheating.
Dec	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	46000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	56000	1700	replaced rack & pinion air bag sensor failed water pump leaking - replaced
Sep	2011	62000	0	O2 sensor failure - factory warranty extended by MINI to cover this - no cost repair

 

MINI Cooper in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	77000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	82300	1200	The power steering pump went out on the car. This particular pump was made by Range Rover and always failed. A costly repair for such a small item. Mine actually almost caught on fire it was so hot. Replaced and working fine now.
Dec	2012	85000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	42000		First odometer entry
May	2012	47300	250	bad harmonic balancer
Mar	2013	54000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	48000		First odometer entry
Nov	2009	49000	0	Dealer mentioned Gas cap was leaking Thermostat was leaking.
Mar	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008		0	Heard vibrating noise at low speeds coming from the engine bay, would be drowned out at higher speeds. Took to dealer, who found a loose motor mount. Repaired under warranty, no cost.
Mar	2009		0	Oil temp shot up in traffic. Took to dealer, replaced seal around oil temp sensor. Under warranty, no cost.
Jan	2010	44000	0	Heard a grinding noise, reported in August 09. Dealer aligned front tires. griding noise continued sporadic, isolated to AC. Fixed under warrenty.
Apr	2013	83000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	41540		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	44020	0	Electrical issue. The rear hatch kept opening once the rear button control was moist. Replaced entire rear hatch handle (electronic control section). Coolant thermometer would not hold a pressure test so it was replaced.
Mar	2013	57040		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	53000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	66000	400	Left rear parking brake broken/frozen open. Replaced caliper
Mar	2013	80000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	25000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	38000	180	Front lower control arm bushings were worn out. Replaced with polyurethane bushings.
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010		75	Replaced thermostat gasket
Sep	2012	46000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	29000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	44000	450	Power steering leak. Both inlet and outlet hoses were replaced and power steering refilled using OEM Pentosin CHF11s.
Mar	2013	51000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	68000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	70000	0	Service engine light was on intermitently. O2 sensor replaced at no cost per manufacturer TSB
Mar	2012	78000	268	Thermostat housing leaking
Aug	2012	81500	162	Motor mount
Mar	2013	86000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	40000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	41000	600	Replaced A/C pump & condenser, drained & recharged system.
Mar	2013	45000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	91760		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	96100	250	Replaced all 4 pads/rotors
Mar	2013	99200		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	80600		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	84320	75	Replaced front brake pads

 

MINI Cooper in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	32000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	33000	500	Rattle coming from the dash area. Moaning sound from during clutch take up. Dealer diagnosed and replaced clutch slave cylinder.
Apr	2011	34000	560	Car developed a slow oil leak. Dealer replaced the oil pan gasket.
Mar	2013	34000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	35000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	36000	750	Upon purchase I noticed loss of coolant, which was traced back to radiator, thermostat, housing and gaskets - all of which were replaced. Also performed Inspection I service including fluid changes and software re-flash (costs not included above).
Sep	2011	45000	0	DSC/SES lights illuminated for no reason, required a code reset at the mechanic when I was in for an oil change (no charge).

 

MINI Cooper in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	38000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	40000	0	Water leaking to inside of back window. Suspected window seal, turned out to be seal for center-mounted brake light above window. Replaced under warranty.
Dec	2009	44000	107	Slight mushrooming of strut mount--a common problem with MINIs of this vintage. Was advised that problem is minor and to simply align wheels at this time. Further mushrooming will require a more expensive repair.
Dec	2010	51000	479	State annual inspection revealed front brake pads and rotors below acceptable standard. Had both front pads and rotors replaced in order to pass inspection.
Mar	2012	61000	2825	Replace rear pads, rotors, and sensor. Indications were inop e-brake and dash warning light from tripped sensor. Leaking power steering line. Leaking thermostat Leaking oil pan gasket. Control arm bushings worn and loose.
Dec	2012	66000	711	Low-pressure steering lines leaking. Dealer replaced lines, flushed system, and refilled with fluid.
Mar	2013	68000	1006	We noticed coolant leaking on the garage floor. Radiator was cracked and leaking. Shop replaced radiator and lines, and performed opportunistic replacement of drive belt as well.

 

MINI Cooper in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009		0	thermostat housing coolant leak
Mar	2010	29000	0	Cracked windshield. They said rock. I said nope, they covered it I think for goodwill and the crack was really small with no rock pit to be seen or felt.
Apr	2011	39000	210	failed motor mount pass side, typical in this car
Oct	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	25000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	26000	0	Clutch squeals when let out. My neighbors across the street can hear it in their house when I pull away. Replaced the clutch and push rods. Problem returned within a month. Mini now claims it is a characteristic of the car.
Dec	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	43000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	44000	36	Horns would not work. ordered horns.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	36000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	40000	0	Mini replaced the thermostat under warranty due to a coolant leak in the thermostat seal.
Dec	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	122000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	123000	350	Check engine light on. Code said o2 sensor. Wasn't they. After many tests dealer wanted $2,400 to continue testing. Said no thanks, will live with check engine light on.
Dec	2010	123000	350	Sold with CEL on.

 

MINI Cooper in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	37000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	40000	50	Anti-freeze leak. Replaced thermostat, thremostat housing/gasket, new antifreeze. Total cost $305, owner paid $50 deductable on warranty Right hydraulic engine mount leaking fluid. Replaced by dealer. Cost = $219, paid by warrenty.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	21000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	22000	0	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.
Dec	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2006		0	Adjusted Xenon Automatic Leveling System
Jul	2007		0	Replaced Xenon Automatic Leveling System
Dec	2008		0	Replace O-ring for engine cooling system
Jul	2009		165	Replaced Clutch and Throwout Bearing under warranty
Sep	2009		348	Replaced Wheel Speed Sensor
Aug	2010	76000	200	Motor mount leaking. Chose to replace preventably even though no effects of a bad motor mount were present.
Nov	2010	82000	350	Bad thermostat gasket leaking coolant; replaced with new thermostat
Nov	2012	148500	100	Water Pump replaced Control Arm Bushing, Sway Arm Bushings, and passenger side front bearing replaced
Mar	2013	157000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	68000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	82000	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	84400	58	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. Thermostat, housing & gasket replaced. I don't believe it!
Sep	2011	88000	0	CVT transmission issue with gear selection mapping (software), reset by dealership
Mar	2013	112000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

MINI Cooper in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	21000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	25000	0	Coolant leak caused by fault thermostat gasket. Replaced under warranty.
Mar	2013	37000		Most recent odometer entry.