KnownCarProblemsSmart Fortwo Problems by Year
Owners have filed 346 complaints with NHTSA about the Smart Fortwo since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2008, 2009, 2013. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Smart Fortwo problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Fortwo | 25 | Seat belts | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Fortwo | 100 | Engine | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 Fortwo | 140 | Engine | 2 | 7 |
3 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Smart Fortwo
- What years of the Smart Fortwo have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2008 (140), 2009 (100), 2013 (25).
- What is the most common problem with the Smart Fortwo?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (79), transmission (64), electrical (37).
- Which Smart Fortwo years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2018 (1), 2019 (1), 2005 (2). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.