I kind of expected these things to crop up after reading these forums for a year before making my purchase. But my 2011 has developed several annoying noises, namely the sunroof back panel area. Whether it's open or closed there's a constant "creak" or "popping" sound, like when going over uneven road or slight bumps (not a rattle).

Second is the hatch area (I think maybe the latch) has started to rattle constantly over bumpy roads. That didn't start until about 2 days ago. Very annoying.

I am taking it to the dealer Friday to have a look, hopefully they can help me out. But if anyone is experiencing these things on their 2011s, let me know! I think I might need to read up on some of those latch solutions I've seen around >.>

 

Mini is the "ultimate rattle box".

 

I can definitely see mine is headed down that creaky road, which is why I'm hoping incentives are comparable at the end of my lease term, because from what I've heard, these things don't age too well, and I'll just get another brand new one (although they may not age well, I can't see myself driving any other car). My sunroof has developed the creak too, I can't tell if it's the panel(s) themselves, or the shade thing. I only hear it when the sunroof is open and the shade is rolled closed. Also, my drivers door panel makes an awful amount of creaking when I pull it open or closed. And it sounds as if something has come loose, or has gotten stuck in my drivers side door speaker, because during certain songs, I can hear a clicking in sync with the bass/tune of the song that absolutely drives me up the wall. Next time I'm at the dealer, I'm going to have them investigate.