2008 Smart Fortwo Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Smart Fortwo, 1% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,650 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.
“Shift lever will not go into park. Ignition key cannot be removed. Subsequent failures resulted in not being able to select reverse and park with the shift lever, and therefor, unable to remove ignition key.”
NHTSA complaint #10721194, filed 2015-05, 29,650 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10154012Jan 16, 2019Smart audio system - Radio inoperative - New software available
- 10154008Jan 10, 2019Media system, poor sound quality via AUX IN
- 10151956Jul 23, 2018smart media system: Telephone connection is made, communication is not possible
- 10144134May 14, 2018Condenser leaking
- 10144064May 7, 2018ATA triggers without obvious cause
- 10144079Mar 7, 2018Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800)
- 10157087Aug 21, 2017Switching noise from climate relay
- 10135662Apr 1, 2015smart media system cannot be operated, touchscreen does not react, interference noise during voice control
- 10135626Oct 14, 2014Fault profiles and measures for Highline radio, SA code 527
- 10136015Jun 9, 2014Brake pedal/carpet seal does not fit properly
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Smart Fortwo
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Smart Fortwo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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