Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Smart Fortwo. Hover a bar for the count.
2005
2008
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2011
2012
2013
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2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2008 Smart Fortwo - 177 complaints
- 2009 Smart Fortwo - 139 complaints
- 2016 Smart Fortwo - 39 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2009 Smart Fortwo - 139 complaints
- 2008 Smart Fortwo - 177 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Smart Fortwo | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Smart Fortwo | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Smart Fortwo | 13 | 1 |
| 2016 Smart Fortwo | 39 | 1 |
| 2015 Smart Fortwo | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 Smart Fortwo | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 Smart Fortwo | 35 | 0 |
| 2012 Smart Fortwo | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 Smart Fortwo | 23 | 0 |
| 2010 Smart Fortwo | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 Smart Fortwo | 139 | 1 |
| 2008 Smart Fortwo | 177 | 2 |
| 2005 Smart Fortwo | 4 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V107000 | 2019 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive vehicle. A welded joint within the high-voltage battery main cell conductors may detach and interr |
| 18V273000 | 2008-2009 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2008-2009 smart fortwo cabrio and fortwo coupe vehicles. The rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deterior |
| 17V448000 | 2016 | Parking Brake | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles. In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may |
| 17V447000 | 2017 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 smart fortwo and smart fortwo Cabriolet vehicles. Casting imperfections may result in the failure of the left front axle st |
| 08V390000 | 2008 | Structure | SMART USA IS RECALLING 43 MY 2008 FORTWO 451 VEHICLES. A SINGLE BATCH OF PAINT SENT TO THE COMPANY DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. A RE-WORK WAS DONE IN THE PLANT USING DIFFERENT FORM |