2008 Saturn Sky vs 2008 smart Fortwo
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Saturn Sky | 2008 smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 186 | 140 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 870 | 50 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 44,000 mi | 41,179 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn Sky | smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 94 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 59 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 20 |
| Engine | 4 | 33 |
| Power Train | 0 | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 30 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 21 | 0 |
2008 Saturn Sky
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.