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 Problems

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

Electrical Faults

#34 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 smart Fortwo.

Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
32,566
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2011 smart Fortwo — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 smart Fortwo reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 smart Fortwo has 23 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 smart Fortwo?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 32,566 mi); Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Seat Belt Issues (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 smart Fortwo?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 32,566 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 smart Fortwo?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 smart Fortwo include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 smart Fortwo have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2011 smart Fortwo as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2011 smart Fortwo?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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