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2012 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (71%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 52 repairs.
2012 Mini Hardtop repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Mini Hardtop
Engine not specified
| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Oct 201465300 miUS $2000 | Coolant temp sensor was replaced, which resulted in a the solenoid leaking, which leaked into the computer and fried it. Second mini with this problem, near catastrophic failure. Original quote of 8k to fix. | ||
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Districto Federal, Mexico Dec 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 201322320 mi | gearbox | ||
| Apr 201731620 mi$140 | Battery replacement as car wasnt used for quite some time. | ||
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 201434000 mi | Coolant engine overheat light came on. Taking into dealer for warranty repair. | ||
| Jun 201538000 mi | had to repair or replace the coolant tank - temp gauge came on, car overheated and stopped. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in New Jersey, United States Jul 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Aug 201418000 mi | Battery was dead. Dealer diagnosed and replaced battery Coolant was always disappearing. Water pump was replaced Oil leak on ground. Dealer mechanic found a faulty oil pressure distribution solenoid. | ||
| Jan 201843000 miUS $145 | The dealer had previously replaced the original dead battery with a VERY small 330CCA capacity battery. When the temperature here in NJ dipped to -10F, 330CCA wasn't enough to get even a MINI engine cranking. Advance Auto Parts offered a 770CCA in a slightly larger battery that fit with no changes. Perfect result. | ||
| Apr 201844000 miUS $400 | Replaced 4 rotors and 2 axle sets of OEM pads. Replaced 2 rear anti-roll bar links and 2 rear anti-roll bar bushings. | ||
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in North Carolina, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 201314000 mi | Small oil leak into sensor harness...known problem with TSB for it | ||
| Sep 201436000 mi | Drivers front wheel bearing went bad...bearing replaced under warranty | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Puebla, Mexico Apr 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201426660 mi | Oil leak due to faulty crank shaft seal. | ||
| Mar 201631000 mi | two coils were replaced and scheduled maitenance | ||
| Jan 201729320 mi$400 | Crank Shaft Seal replacement due to oil leak Water pump/belt tensioner replacement due to clicking noise at cold. | ||
| Mar 201733480 mi$400 | Belt tensioner failed. Making uggly noise | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Great Britain May 2012 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 20147000 mi | Engine oil control valve solenoid found to be leaking during routine maintenance. Slight misting of oils around unit. Booked in to be rectified (under warranty), a week later. New part fitted successfully. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Jan 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 2022106000 miUS $850 | Rotor and front brakes replaced. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Missouri, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Apr 201448800 mi | Partial failure of high pressure fuel pump, sensor detected. Drove to dealer. | ||
| Nov 201579900 miUS $90 | Thermostat and temperature sensor failure; oil pressure solenoid minor leak. $1150 total, all but 90 covered by (purchased ) extended warranty | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201317000 mi | Sensor was recalled so it replaced for free | ||
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mini Hardtop in Illinois, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Nov 201646100 mi | pads almost worn away due to caliper not releasing | ||
| Apr 201754000 miUS $675 | bad ignition coil x1, replaced 4 spark plugs, valve cover gasket | ||
| Jul 201759000 mi | thermostat housing replaced | ||
| Jun 201875000 miUS $300 | camshaft solenoid sensor | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| May 201310700 mi | Defective thermostat resulting in engine overheating and reduced performance mode. Replaced under warranty as part of a dealer campaign. | ||
| Dec 201316000 mi | Snow driving triggered "slippery snow" fault with traction control system. Permanent fix required reprogramming the computer. Dealer applied all other available patches (such as ABS programming). All covered under warranty. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Colorado, United States Nov 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Apr 201415000 mi | Several engine related repairs including fixing a fluid leak. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Nevada, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jul 20137200 mi | Engine cooling fan temp sensor replaced as per Mini recall. | ||
| Dec 201414000 mi | Oil pump solenoid leaking, leak stopped by replacing the solenoid wiring | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States May 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017125000 miUS $80 | New high beam lamps. It was found incidentally at a routine tune up. | ||
| Oct 2017135000 miUS $100 | door adjustment on hinges | ||
| Mar 2018138000 miUS $1100 | engine computer replacement | ||
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mini Hardtop in West Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 20136000 mi | Loud "clattering" noise. Towed to dealership. Spun rod due to defective part. Waiting for new engine/will be covered under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201643700 miUS $600 | ignition coils & spark plugs replaced | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - May 2017 | |||
| Feb 20122000 mi | Check engine light came on, apparently a faulty spark plug. | ||
| Aug 20139000 mi | Replace faulty thermostat | ||
| Dec 201413000 mi | Small oil leak near sensor harness. TSB. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in South Carolina, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 20124000 mi | Faulty sensor made the car think it was over heating. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in California, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201515200 miUS $270 | Oil pump volume control solenoid | ||
| Dec 201622000 mi | Replaced ignition coils (4) | ||
| Mar 202236855 miUS $1200 | Thermostat housing replaced. | ||
| Jun 202238149 miUS $1500 | Replaced oil filter housing gasket due to coolant leak. Exhaust gaskets also replaced due to catalytic removal. | ||
| Mini Hardtop in Alberta, Canada Dec 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Mar 201416740 mi | Loud rattle/clunk from rear - sway bar bushings worn out Thermostat housing leaking - replaced thermostat assembly. There is a TSB for this. Oil pump solenoid leaking, allowing oil to wick into wiring harness. Replaced solenoid and wiring harness and inspected DME for damage. This is a known issue with the N16. | ||
| Sep 201421700 mi | Car would not start - battery would not hold charge. Defective battery replaced under warranty. | ||
2012 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
| Mini Hardtop in Maryland, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201662000 miUS $725 | XM would not receive signal. "Acquiring Satellites" displayed with no XM Audio. FM/AM worked fine. Replace satellite radio antenna base. | ||
| Nov 201667100 miUS $1100 | gas loose tank light appeared accompanied by a check engine light. Faulty fuel tank breather and leak diagnosis pump were replaced. | ||
| Oct 2020125000 miUS $425 | Check engine light. Thermostat housing went bad | ||
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