Worst 2009 smart Fortwo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 smart Fortwo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 27 | — | — | 46,508 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | — | 6 | 50,775 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | 5 | 44,401 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | 1 | 37,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 43,187 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 1 | 1 | 52,858 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | — | 81,250 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 40,700 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/Unknown | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 smart Fortwo
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~42,781 vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2008-2009 smart fortwo cabrio and fortwo coupe vehicles. The rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deteriorate, and loosen over time, allowing the mat to contact hot exhaust system components.
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2009 smart Fortwo — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 smart Fortwo reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full smart Fortwo reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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