MINI reliability - better info

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  1. mkaresh

    mkaresh New Member

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    We have the JCW coded in the database as an option package on the S rather than a separate trim level. This started years ago, and at this point I cannot remember why.
     
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    mkaresh New Member

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    beken and LoLowe,

    Unlike other reliability surveys, we post all repair descriptions so people can look at the details and see what's behind the stats. In general, most reported repairs are relatively minor. This said, we have plenty of infrequently used cars in the survey, and they don't typically have problems as a result.
     
  3. LoLowe

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    mkaresh I liked your surveys and the repair descriptions that was posted with them. That being said as I stated some of the issues was due to lack of use due to being a weekend or part time driven car wouldn't keep me from purchasing a Mini but some one that didn't know might think that it was a weak or common issue in a convertable or pano roof with cables breaking, noisie operation, and repair cost some quite high which is understandable with dealer repairs. I am by no means nocking the time spent in doing this survey I think it is a awesome thing as a Mechanic I know what should be a normal wear and tear item or normal maintenance item and what I would consider a failure like changing the control arm bushings at 38,000 miles that is a flaw in the design or material of the bushing or replacing the throw out bearing on a manual transmission there is to many variables to say it is a bad part because some people keep their foot on the clutch pedal which caused premature wear to the bearing.. ok sorry the Mechanic is coming out Like I said the survey was very informative for me and gave me things to look for on my Mini and am very glad you posted it here on MA
     
  4. Dave.0

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  5. mkaresh

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    We've updated our reliability stats for the Cooper to include owner experiences through March 31, 2013.

    Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

    2012 Cooper: 14, low
    2011 Cooper: 64, high
    2010 Cooper: 38, moderate
    2009 Cooper: 61, moderate
    2008 Cooper Hatchback and Clubman: 70, moderate
    2007 Cooper Hatchback and Clubman: 48, moderate, small sample size
    2006 Cooper: 54, moderate
    2005 Cooper: 96, high
    2004 Cooper: 67, moderate, very small sample size
    2003 Cooper: 94, moderate, very small sample size

    We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

    2009 Cooper: 53, < 1

    We'll have further updates in August and in November. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be.

    To see how competitors compare, and to sign up to help improve this information:

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  6. Jason Montague

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    :cornut: DaveO, did you notice that the 2006 and below numbers are worse than the 2007 and above numbers:yikes:? My R56 MINI Margi just tapped me on the shoulder and proudly pointed that out.:lol::popcorn::Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
  7. mkaresh

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    We've updated our reliability stats for standard-sized MINIs to include owner experiences through June 30, 2013. (Another source is about 14 months behind.)

    Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

    2013 Cooper: 20, low, small sample size
    2012 Cooper: 39, moderate
    2011 Cooper: 75, high. Common problem with the thermostat and temperature sensor.
    2010 Cooper: 34, low
    2009 Cooper: 63, moderate
    2008 Cooper Hatchback and Clubman: 68, moderate
    2007 Cooper Hatchback and Clubman: 44, low, small sample size
    2006 Cooper: 43, low
    2005 Cooper: 78, moderate
    2004 Cooper: 122, high, very small sample size
    2003 Cooper: 81, moderate, small sample size

    We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

    2011 Cooper: 52, 8
    2009 Cooper: 51, < 1
    2006 Cooper: 69, < 1

    We'll have further updates in November and February.

    To view competitors' scores and descriptions of reported repairs, and to sign up to help:

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  8. mkaresh

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    We've updated our reliability stats for the standard Minis to include owner experiences through September 30, 2013.

    Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

    2013: 8, low
    2012: 43, moderate
    2011: 64, moderate
    2010: 42, moderate
    2009: 66, moderate
    2008 Hatchback and Clubman: 69, moderate
    2007 Hatchback and Clubman: 49, low, small sample size
    2006: 51, low
    2005: 95, moderate
    2004: 105, high, very small sample size
    2003: 62, low

    We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

    2011: 52, 4
    2009: 50, < 1
    2006: 77, 4

    We'll have further updates in February and in May. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be.

    To see how competitors compare, and to sign up to help improve this information:

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  9. wmwny

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    I dunno where you are getting your stats from, but, I have an '03 R50 that has had NO problems and is a CVT to boot. I also have 2 '06 MCSas with the same stats...no problems other than the usual maintenance stuff. I keep all 3 of our MINIs serviced regularly and could not be happier with what I have.
     
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    Reliability

    Just wanted to ask if anyone else has had a oil line and main water pump replaced? Have an 09 w/ 45k on it and just think its a baby to have the wrong with it.
     
  11. mkaresh

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    The stats come from owners participating in the survey.

    I'm not sure which stats you're disagreeing with. A "low" repair frequency is good. Most reliability surveys report worse scores for the Mini.

    Also, even with the least reliable cars you have about a 25% chance of no repairs in a given year. A sample size of two isn't indicative of much.
     
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    We've updated our reliability stats for the standard-sized Mini to include owner experiences through December 31, 2013.

    Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

    2013 Mini: 5, low
    2012 Mini: 55, high
    2011 Mini: 57, moderate
    2010 Mini: 48, moderate
    2009 Mini: 71, high
    2008 Mini Hatchback and Clubman: 77, high
    2007 Mini Hatchback and Clubman: 64, moderate, small sample size
    2006 Mini: 58, moderate
    2005 Mini: 87, moderate
    2004 Mini: 94, moderate, very small sample size
    2003 Mini: 74, moderate

    We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

    2011 Mini: 53, < 1
    2010 Mini: 61, < 1
    2009 Mini: 50, < 1

    We'll have further updates in May and in August. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be.

    To see the repairs behind these stats, and to sign up to help improve this information:

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  13. rum4

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    I am participating in this survey and giving them info for their site.
     
  14. mkaresh

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    Our reliability stats for the standard-sized Coopers now include owner experiences through March 31, 2014, making them nearly a year ahead of other sources.

    Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

    2013 Cooper: 7, low
    2012 Cooper: 75, high
    2011 Cooper: 44, moderate
    2010 Cooper: 38, low
    2009 Cooper: 48, moderate
    2008 Cooper Hatchback and Clubman: 38, low
    2007 Cooper Hatchback and Clubman: 79, moderate, small sample size
    2006 Cooper: 76, moderate
    2005 Cooper: 56, low
    2004 Cooper: 111, high, very small sample size
    2003 Cooper: 67, low

    We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

    2010 Cooper: 62, < 1
    2009 Cooper: 76, < 1

    Thank you, once again, everyone who has been helping. Next update in August.

    For a deeper dive, including the stats for other cars and repair descriptions, and to sign up to help improve this information:

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  15. Dave.0

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    I never bought my MINI with reliability or fuel mileage in mind. BMW has horrible reputation for reliability and very costly repairs.

    I got my MINI (05) because it was unique looking and I wanted to Mod the heck out of it and have FUN driving it FAST, even in turns. Over the past 9 years I have done that and its still runs great.
     
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    Reliability is important to me, but having a fun car to drive is even more important. If my MINI was not as much fun as it is I'd have kicked it to the curb years ago. I'm still smiling & driving my MINI. :D
     
  17. mkaresh

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    We've updated our reliability stats for the standard-sized Minis to include owner experiences through June 30, 2014 (making them about 14 months ahead of some others).

    Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

    2013 Minis: 6, low
    2012 Minis: 72, high
    2011 Minis: 37, moderate
    2010 Minis: 58, moderate
    2009 Minis: 47, moderate
    2008 Minis: 52, moderate
    2007 Minis: 77, moderate, small sample size
    2006 Minis: 80, moderate
    2005 Minis: 65, moderate
    2004 Minis: 83, moderate, very small sample size
    2003 Minis: 82, moderate

    Also:
    2012 Countryman: 68, high

    We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

    2013 Minis: 93, < 1
    2011 Minis: 71, 4
    2010 Minis: 52, < 1
    2009 Minis: 75, < 1

    Next updates in November and in February. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be.

    For repair descriptions, the stats of other cars, and to sign up to help improve this information:

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  18. mkaresh

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    We've updated our reliability stats for the standard-sized MINIs to include owner experiences through September 30, 2014.

    Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

    2013 MINI: 14, low
    2012 MINI: 78, high
    2011 MINI: 44, moderate
    2010 MINI: 54, moderate
    2009 MINI: 61, moderate
    2008 MINI: 71, moderate
    2007 MINI: 95, high, small sample size
    2006 MINI: 79, moderate
    2005 MINI: 59, low
    2004 MINI: 81, moderate, very small sample size
    2003 MINI: 73, low

    We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

    2013 MINI: 85, < 1
    2011 MINI: 63, 4
    2010 MINI: 58, < 1
    2009 MINI: 62, < 1

    To view the repairs behind these numbers, check the stats for other cars, and sign up to help improve this information (next update in February):

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  19. mkaresh

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    We've updated our reliability stats for the Hardtop (and other standard-sized MINIs, for years other than 2014-2015) to include owner experiences through September 30, 2015.

    Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

    2014-2015 Hardtop: 23, low
    2013 Hardtop: 42, moderate
    2012 Hardtop: 34, low
    2011 Hardtop: 67, moderate
    2010 Hardtop: 43, low
    2009 Hardtop: 55, moderate
    2008 Hardtop: 44, low
    2007 Hardtop: 85, moderate
    2006 Hardtop: 70, moderate
    2005 Hardtop: 76, moderate
    2004 Hardtop: 97, moderate, very small sample size
    2003 Hardtop: 95, moderate, small sample size

    We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds", to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop:

    2013 Hardtop: 65, < 1
    2009 Hardtop: 55, < 1

    For the details, including repair descriptions, and to sign up to help improve this information:

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  20. Dave.0

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    MINI and reliability are two words that should not be used together ever.
     

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