2013 Smart Fortwo Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Smart Fortwo.

20122014
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.

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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