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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
18%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
32,350miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,350 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.

“Blower motor operating intermittently. Sometimes it will come on and sometimes it doesn't, no rhyme or reason to it. Heater and AC function properly, but without a forced air system. This becomes a major problem when the windows fog up during rainy or cold weather and there is no way to clear them. I have read of many of these complaints online even on the Smart car forum. Smart does not acknowledge any problem. Out of 20 or so cars in my life I have never seen an issue of this nature and it can create a hazard due to inability to see while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #10489554, filed 2012-12, 48,000 miles

“Blower motor became intermittent then failed at only 16,000 miles. Causes safety issue with inability to defrost windshield and side windows, driver distraction fiddling with controls, driver discomfort and distraction from high heat in cabin due to loss of air conditioning in over 100 degree f weather.”

NHTSA complaint #10425900, filed 2011-09, 16,700 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009218%
200816%

Other parts of the 2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio

Electrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology