2005 Smart Fortwo Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Smart Fortwo.
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Smart Fortwo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
AIR BAGS
#21 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Avg mileage:49,000 mi
#31 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:49,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Smart Fortwo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — |
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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