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Tamara of Raleigh, NC April 27, 2009

Bought a 2002 Mini in July 2007. Clutch has gone out and costs 1200 to fix!

Igor of Chicago, IL April 26, 2009

I bought a 2002 Mini (base model, not the S series) from a friend about three years ago. It had about 43k on it, but since I only use it once a week or less, it stands at 50k. It's a manual. While I haven't had any problems with transmission (yet, I guess--knock on wood) the car has a sealing problem. When it rains, water seeps inside on the passenger side. This first happened about 2 yrs ago, I took it to the dealership to get if fixed and they told me they had to install new flooring throughout as there had been water damage. It cost about 1,000.

That held it off since then but now it's back. I should say that since I park outside on the street this happens every time it rains. I keep towels in the car on the passenger side floor, otherwise it becomes a real puddle. The windshield wipers stop working in the winter, they only work when it's warm out (above 70F).

The driver airbag light recently turned on, which I can only assume is a computer failure, all other things being equal. I don't understand how an expensive car could get so many problems. I previously owned a Honda Civic for 3 years and never had to go to a garage for repairs. I will never buy another MINI again and will try to sell mine off at the earliest.

Wayne of Mobile, AL April 21, 2009

Wayne of Mobile AL (04/21/09)
Bought 2004 Mini Cooper...has been a fantastic car...but had problems with the Right Rear Brake Caliper...had to drive 180 miles one way to Brian Harris Mini is Baton Rouge,LA...they were fantastic...did all scheduled maintanence and found a recall on power window and replaced that no charge...but kept getting brake caliper trouble..finaly had to take the car back over 3 times and they could not replicate the problem...left there and on the way home guess what it happened...got home and called them...they sent a tow truck picked up my car and hauled it to Baton Rouge...NO CHARGE...replaced the brake caliper no problem....

never ever had anymore trouble and they have been fantastic...but now the dreaded power steering is going out...see many others with the same complaint...still waiting to hear back from them..but as I check out the other mini sites they all say it is expensive and must give away my granddaughter in order to get a pump...has anyone gotten one fixed free of charge...I do know that most mini dealers have the ability to do a courtsey fix without charging you for them...a nice little PR manuver...and if not what is the best way to get it done...Thanks for your help..

no damages as of yest

Bernice of Wilmington, DE April 20, 2009

Bernice of Wilmington DE (04/20/09)
I own a 2003 Mini Cooper with 63,000 miles on it. My air bag light is on - brought to dealer and was told the control module had a fault and it would cost me 1000 to repair! I cannot believe this would not have an extended warranty on it. No repairing - will take my chances.

Chris of Pomona, CA April 4, 2009

Chris of Pomona CA (04/04/09)
Bought a Mini Cooper last year, Power steering went out 900,Now transmission went out on the way to Vegas dealer told me 8000 to fix. Wish I had read more about these cars. I think I'll just let them repo the thing.

8000 transmission 900 power steering pump windows roll down sometimes, drivers seat stuck in reclined position.

Jeff of Hudson, OH April 3, 2009

Jeff of Hudson OH (04/03/09)
We bought a MINI 2002 MCS. It seems to have had more than the usual failures. The car now has 90,000 miles. Gas tank level sensor error, the power steering pump has failed, the front wheel bearings failed, the remote door lock system failed, antifreeze reservoir failed twice, o-rings to engine head or intake started to leak and head or intake had to be pulled, NAV system failed early on and they took the British lady voice away and applied a legal notice to the screen that I didn't have when I got the car, air conditioning system now stopped working, good thing that I bought the extended warranty but now it is out and I will have to pay 100% of the costs. Really worried with 90,000 miles that I will have a transmission failure.

Bascially the cost of repairs, even under warranty are high. Service group is always nice but with this many failures, as good of condition I take of my cars is unacceptable.

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