2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio, 6% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Frequently the driver's side door fails to latch even after numerous slams it still will not latch it seems to be worse when the weather gets hot. The only resolution to overcome this problem is to snap the inside release handle then slam the door to make it latch. My concern besides having trouble latching it is it becoming unlatched at some point while in motion. This problem has occurred on numerous occasions since the car was purchased.”
NHTSA complaint #10333900, filed 2010-05, 15,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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