2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2009 smart Fortwo
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 151 | 100 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,090 | 48 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–19 | 36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 39,500 mi | 39,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Corvette | smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 80 | 8 |
| Engine | 24 | 19 |
| Power Train | 6 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 5 |
| Structure | 5 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette
2009 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.