2008 smart Fortwo engine problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 smart Fortwo — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Mercedes-Benz USA has no service centers on Long Island,NY that might fix the recall issue. For a time they were the only Smart Car service provider after Smart Car dealers were abandoned. MB USA currently will not do the recall and offers no reasonable alternative. The issue is potential engine…”
filed Sep 8, 2024
“We were driving in Greensboro NC this afternoon on the way to my husbands birthday dinner when off of Bridford? Parkway our 2008 smart car passion for two started malfunctioning all lights flashing on instrument panel & brakes quit & another motorist drove up beside us with window down screaming…”
filed Sep 15, 2022
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 problems in other Fortwo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fortwo | 8 | 38% |
| 2013 Fortwo | 6 | 24% |
| 2009 Fortwo | 19 | 19% |
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.