2009 Smart Fortwo Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Smart Fortwo, 1% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 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.
“While driving on 2/7/2018 the vehicles blower motor stopped working. On returning home it was discovered that many vehicle owners also have had the blower motors fail on their vehicles. One person reported 3 failures. Another reported that his dealership advised that several bad blower motors were sent out. Was forced to drive home on -4 degree weather without defroster.”
NHTSA complaint #11071857, filed 2018-02, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032875May 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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