2009 Smart Fortwo Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2009 Smart Fortwo, 1% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,600 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.
“From reviewing the smartusa website and other forums online I have seen exactly what issue I am seeing. It seems that there was a bad batch of AC blower motors. Seems at one time they were on backorder as they were replacing under the warranty but my year was only 2/24k and now I am over 4 months of my warranty and was hoping that there would be a way for possible recall for the blower motors as mb and Smart were aware of the issue and I am now looking a 400 dollar repair with only 10k miles. Any assistance would be appreciated. Many online have been talking about this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460965, filed 2012-06, 10,600 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 2009 Smart Fortwo
27 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
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