2009 smart Fortwo structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2009 smart Fortwo — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I bought the car and less than two weeks the transmission went there was flashing and beeping and the car would not go into gear. I bought a 2009 and in 2008 there was a recall on that model for that transmission problem sometimes the car won't start sometimes now and the hood latch is broken”
filed Mar 11, 2018
“I represent the owners of this 2009 smart fortwo vehicle. My client drove the vehicle home after work and parked in the garage. Approximately 30 minutes after parking the vehicle in the garage, my client was awoken by his son who smelled smoke. My client followed the smoke to the garage where he…”
filed Nov 1, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Complaint 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. 3.1. Distributor housing leaks. 3.2. Pump…
LI82.35-P-078467 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 23, 2024
Structure problems in other Fortwo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fortwo | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 Fortwo | 2 | 8% |
| 2008 Fortwo | 8 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.