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2008 Smart Fortwo Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 140 total for the year
Median mileage
4,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Smart Fortwo, 2% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,500 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.

“I purchased a Smart passion on about september 19, 2008. When I went for a test drive with the sales representative, he was showing me all the features of the car and when he got to the sun shade which blocks out excessive light from the glass roof, the rep. Had difficulty operating the shade and told me that it was being recalled. Approximately 1 week after thanksgiving, my shade became completely dysfunctional in the open position. I notified the Smart national customer care center by phone & they told me that the shade was not recalled. …”

NHTSA complaint #10253804, filed 2009-01, 4,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Smart Fortwo. The contact stated the drivers side seat belt does not latch. The front hood latch came apart causing the hood to separate from the vehicle while driving 55 MPH. No one was injured and a crash did not occur. The manufacturer was notified and stated there was no recall and the contact would had to pay for the repair cost and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 51,424. Updated 12/11/12 the seat belt buckle and hood latch were replaced. Updated 12/12/12”

NHTSA complaint #10486440, filed 2012-11, 51,424 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200911%
200832%

Other parts of the 2008 Smart Fortwo

Engine
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Smart Fortwo

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