2011 Smart Fortwo Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Smart Fortwo.

20102012
Complaints
23
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2011 Smart Fortwo Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:32,566 mi
Fires:1
#24 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:36,482 mi
#34 complaints

SEAT BELTS

Avg mileage:68,400 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Smart Fortwo.

ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
32,566
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,482
SEAT BELTS
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,400
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,964
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
14,850
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
54,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,000
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,004
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
2,500
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
32,000

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