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2008 Smart Fortwo Wheels Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 140 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Smart Fortwo, 1% of the 140 complaints for this model year.

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.

“2008 Smart with unresolved computer control problems. The consumer stated the first issue involved a warning chime that activated when the vehicle was turned off. It happened under various conditions and would not turn off until the vehicle was turned on and off again. The consumer believed the problem was a software issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #10316475, filed 2010-03

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017114%
201615%
201418%
200955%
200811%

Other parts of the 2008 Smart Fortwo

Engine
33 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
32 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Latches, 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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