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smart Fortwo power train problems by year

64 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 4 Fortwo model years. The most reported year is 2008 with 31 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2016 Fortwo15%
2013 Fortwo520%
2009 Fortwo2727%
2008 Fortwo3122%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.