2008 Nissan 350Z vs 2008 smart Fortwo
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Nissan 350Z | 2008 smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 24 | 139 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 72 | 49 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 41,179 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan 350Z | smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 | 31 |
| Engine | 1 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 0 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 8 |
| Structure | 0 | 8 |
2008 Nissan 350Z
2008 smart Fortwo
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.