Complaints
35
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2013 Smart Fortwo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
SEAT BELTS
Avg mileage:38,260 mi
#26 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:24,881 mi
Fires:1
#35 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:42,077 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Smart Fortwo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | — | — | 38,260 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | 1 | 24,881 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 42,077 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | 9,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 18,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | 1 | 7,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 1 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | 800 mi |
SEAT BELTS
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,260
ENGINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
24,881
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,077
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
9,000
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,500
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
7,500
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,000
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,000
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
800
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