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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Smart Fortwo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 5 | — | 1 | 32,566 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 36,482 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 68,400 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 24,964 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 14,850 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | 54,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 10,004 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 2,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi |
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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