Smart Fortwo Coupe Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Smart Fortwo Coupe (2008–2008) that have at least 5 complaints. 2008 has the most, with 20. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (7 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Fortwo Coupe model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20 | 19,256 | 0 | 7 | — | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain7 35%
- Body and structure4 20%
- Fuel system2 10%
- Engine cooling2 10%
- Brakes2 10%
- Steering1 5.0%
- Other or unknown1 5.0%
- Equipment1 5.0%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2008: “While driving down the north dallas tollway I heard a sudden loud pop noise in the back of my car where my engine is located. It was startling enough to pull off onto the shoulder of the highway and exit my car immediately to see where the noise came from. Upon exiting my vehicle, I saw coming from the back of the car where the engine is located flames coming out of the engine. I immediately removed myself from the vicinity of the car and within moments my car was engulfed in flames. …”
NHTSA complaint #10916505, filed 2016-10, 80,000 milesOther Smart models
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology