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Common Problems with 2008 Smart fortwo

Retrospectively, the 2008 Smart fortwo had 129 complaints, and 20% of issues had something to do with ENGINE problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2008 Smart fortwo?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2008 Smart fortwo fall into the category of ENGINE. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE 26 POWER TRAIN 21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16 SEAT BELTS 10 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7 SERVICE BRAKES 5 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4 AIR BAGS 4 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 VISIBILITY 2 STEERING 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 STRUCTURE 1 SUSPENSION 1 SEATS 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Worst 2008 Smart fortwo Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

POWER TRAIN
2008 Smart fortwo December 12, 2011 Victims: 2 Mileage: 60000 miles

Smart car had history of not going in reverse. "r" would not come up on screen, car would just roll forward, hitting vehicle(s) in front. then for a...

POWER TRAIN
2008 Smart fortwo October 17, 2013 Victims: 2 Mileage: 71300 miles

The 2008 smart car, has been consistently, shifting into neutral, while driving, usually, when entering, or exiting a highway, or at an intersection (...

POWER TRAIN
2008 Smart fortwo November 7, 2013 Victims: 2 Mileage: 71350 miles

The 2008 smart car, has been consistently, shifting into neutral, while driving, usually, when entering, or exiting a highway, or at an intersection (...