2012 Smart Fortwo Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Smart Fortwo.

20112013
Complaints
11
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2012 Smart Fortwo Problems

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

#12 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:32,600 mi
Crash-related:2
#22 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:17,250 mi
#32 complaints

SEAT BELTS

Avg mileage:110,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Smart Fortwo.

AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,600
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,250
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,500
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,100
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,500

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