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2009 Mini Convertible repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (34%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 58 repairs.
2009 Mini Convertible repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 20105000 miUS $400 | Electrical Electrical, other than above, repair | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 201360000 miUS $100 | spark plug keeps failing. car missing. have had the problem for about a year. replaced all plugs then, two weeks later, engine kept missing. replaced another failed plug and still missing. | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 201792000 miUS $100 | Walnut blasted the intake valves. They had extreme carbon buildup. Fixed rough idle, lower power, lower mpg. | ||
| Mini Convertible in New Brunswick, Canada Aug 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 20095580 mi | Convertible top not aligning properly with A pillar when closing Rad hose hanging down below front valance due to broken clip | ||
| Jun 20107440 mi | Soft top pulling away from body of car at top of rear fender. dealer found TSB...installed repair kits to top on both sides seat belts not retracting. replaced both front seat belt assemblies. | ||
| Mar 201110540 mi | Plastic trim on roof above side window was broken on one end and rattling badly | ||
| Jun 201113020 mi | Replaced broken interior plastic trim along top of passenger side window | ||
| Mini Convertible in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 20106000 mi | High Pressure Fuel Pump had low volatge and did not deliver enough fuel to the engine. Took 3 - 5 start attempts before engine would start and run. Engine running rough for 5 minutes. Fuel smell. | ||
| Jan 201111000 mi | convertible top between body and fabric separated driver side, essentially the c pillar. dealer added new convertible supports on both sides gasket that wraps around door would not seat correctly and prevented door from closing correctly. gasket replaced for both doors. | ||
| Mar 201226000 mi | water pump recall, also caused heater to work only sporadically. Couldn't close door as door seal would come loose. New adhesive being distributed by MINI. | ||
| Jun 201339000 miUS $200 | Accessory post nut stripped causing an intermittent short. 2 hours troubleshooting and replacement of parts. | ||
| Jul 201339200 mi | Pulley tensioner was leaking oil. Installed new flywheel, reprogrammed ECU. | ||
| Aug 201449000 miUS $1000 | Engine mounts corroded causing low voltage. Replaced. | ||
| Oct 201450000 miUS $200 | Windows out of alignment and had opening between driver front and read. Driver front window adjusted some. Additional adjustments to rear window would cost another $300 and opted to not have the work performed. | ||
| Sep 201553000 miUS $700 | Coolant leak, Thermostat failed and was replaced. Oil consumption, oil added. Convertible roof rattle. Trim piece of convertible roof replaced. | ||
| Apr 201763000 miUS $1200 | Water pump sounded like it was wearing out, replaced. Some other tensioner (not the famous one) clacking and replaced. Battery low voltage, replaced - standard wear item. | ||
| Jun 201764000 miUS $250 | Convertible would not close. Adjusted to get it to close correctly. | ||
| Oct 201766000 miUS $300 | Trunk door was retaining water and shorted out the lock. Replace harness, removed drain plugs that were supposed to be removed at port. | ||
| Jun 201869000 miUS $250 | Wheel seal was letting tire leak. Repaired. | ||
| Mini Convertible in New York, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 20106000 mi | Faulty seat belt. orginally thought husband broke it but turn out to be part of a recall...something I was not notified about from BMW. | ||
| Jun 20108000 mi | Broken interior bracket which holds convertible top flush against body of car. Known issue with 2009 convertibles | ||
| Aug 20109000 mi | Parts ordered to fix convertible top came in and repaired on 2nd visit. | ||
| Oct 201010000 mi | Driver door leaking water into interior. One week after repair, leak reappeared. Going back to dealership. Fuse box faulty. Car had no issues, noticed when taken to dealership for repair of leaking door. | ||
| Nov 201010500 mi | Leaking driver side door seal. Dealership cannot find problem. Still is leaking. Will need to go back to dealership in the future. | ||
| Feb 201442000 miUS $500 | Spark plugs | ||
| Feb 201657900 miUS $1000 | Crack Manifold cover | ||
| Apr 201659200 miUS $450 | Co2 sensor went bad Convertible top not going down | ||
| Jul 201660000 mi | Convertible top | ||
| Mini Convertible in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Dec 201130000 mi | turbo went bad, was replaced | ||
| May 201232600 mi | Car wouldn't go out of first gear. | ||
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Georgia, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20119000 mi | The seatbelt sensor in the passenger seat malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201523000 miUS $2700 | Replaced clutch and flywheel. | ||
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Convertible in Tennessee, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 201692400 mi | Convertible top would not retract properly. Dealership could not repair. Water pump was leaking. Pump was replaced Oil leaks from valve cover, oil pan, oil filter and oil cooler. | ||
| Jun 201694000 miUS $120 | Radio display quit working. Replaced radio. | ||
| Feb 201799700 miUS $220 | Ignition coils and spark plugs failed because of oil contamination. | ||
| Jul 2017103000 miUS $3974 | Air would stop working while car was stopped. Coolant fan assembly replaced. Air would stop working while car was stopped. Low on freon. Engine leaking oil. Rear main seal replaced. Engine leaking oil. Oil pan resealed with Loctite 5970 liquid sealant. Engine leaking oil. Replaced valve cover gasket. Accessory drive belt cracked. Belt replaced | ||
2009 Mini Convertible 2dr Convertible
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Convertible in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 20091000 mi | Door Gasket replacement - Well Known early build R56 problem. Broken Arm Rest sliding cover. Door Gasket replacement - Well Known early build R56 problem. Broken Arm Rest sliding cover. | ||
| Aug 201019000 mi | Car is one year old and now on third convertible top. Well known problem with 09 & 10. BMW supposedly has a real fix installed along with the new top this time. We will see. | ||
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