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Mini Hardtop Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2014 - 2018 Mini Hardtop |
Best
124%
Worst
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 2007 - 2013 Mini Hardtop |
Best
119%
Worst
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 2002 - 2006 Mini Hardtop |
Best
121%
Worst
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TrueDelta Reviews the Reliability And Durability of the Mini Hardtop
| Mini Hardtop Reliability And Durability: Neutral | |
| Year | Comment |
| 2015 | The Mini Hardtop, the VW GTI, and the Ford Fiesta all have been the subject of more than their fair share of owner horror stories. At this point, all three models are too new to know how they'll hold up in the long run. As I write this, though, the 2015 GTI is better than average, the 2014-2015 Hardtop is about average, and the 2014 Fiesta is somewhat worse than average (we don't have enough participants for the 2015). full 2015 Mini Hardtop review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Mini Hardtop
| Mini Hardtop Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
3.5 years of ownership, only serious problem was a leaking thermostat housing, apparently a common defect on this vehicle. Covered under warranty. Full brake and rotor job was just performed with only 35K miles, that is my only complaint. full 2006 Mini Hardtop review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Less than stellar reliability...mostly little things but the costs add up. Seems to be much more challenging to work on than other cars in this segment full 2005 Mini Hardtop review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
After the inital problems when I picked up my car, the car has been nearly bullet proof. Only routine maintenance. full 2005 Mini Hardtop review |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
So far (6 years) it has been pretty good and better than most of my other vehicles. full 2003 Mini Hardtop review |
| Mini Hardtop Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
In two years of driving, I have not experienced any mechanical breakdowns with my MINI. Even then, I still have reservations regarding its reliability. So far, there have been two recalls on this particular year and model, one involving a failure that could result in a fire! In addition, an intermittent problem with the low oil pressure sensor and an unexplained check engine illumination has caused me to loose sleep at one point. While these have all been fixed under warranty, I worry about the out-of-pocket cost of maintaining this baby. full 2011 Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
60k miles and I'm looking for a new car. Love the car but it can't go woot constant repairs. 2 timing chain repairs fuel pressure pump, carbon buildup, clutch replacement, nav DVD drive. full 2009 Mini Hardtop review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had the car for 4 months and it has spent 3 weeks in the shop. 3 warning lights, a fog light, intermittent whippers not working, etc. Way to many issues for a new car and the service is only average at best. full 2007 Mini Hardtop review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Reliability and durability , especially during the first couple of years was spotty. A number of transmission and motor problems were experienced. 2005 models and later appear to have the vast majority of these bugs worked out. full 2005 Mini Hardtop review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Too many repairs, dealer WAY too expensive. full 2005 Mini Hardtop review |
| 2002 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
over $2000 in repairs in 2 years, 20K miles full 2002 Mini Hardtop review |
