2008 smart Fortwo engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 smart Fortwo — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Smart Fortwo. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V273000(Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…”
filed Sep 25, 2024
“The contact's mother owns a 2008 Smart ForTwo. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V273000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was notified of the recall but informed the contact that the recall could not be serviced at their location. The manufacturer was…”
filed Sep 6, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deteriorate, and loosen over…Campaign 18V273000 · Apr 27, 2018
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Fortwo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fortwo | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 Fortwo | 9 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 smart Fortwo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.