What is the accident rate for the Smart Fortwo?

The Smart Fortwo has an accident rate of 19.9% based on 1,875 vehicles analyzed from 2008–2018. The salvage rate is 0.5% and the total loss rate is 0.4%.

Is the Smart Fortwo reliable?

The Smart Fortwo has an odometer issue rate of 1.7%, a frame damage rate of 5.7%, and an average of 2.7 owners. The theft rate is 0.0%.

Smart Fortwo Statistics

1,875 vehicles analyzed (2008–2018)

Last updated: May 2026

The Smart Fortwo has an accident rate of 19.9% based on 1,875 vehicles analyzed from 2008 to 2018. The salvage title rate is 0.5% and the total loss rate is 0.4%. Average mileage is 48,506 miles with 2.7 owners on average.

Safety & Risk Profile

19.9%

Accident Rate

0.4%

Total Loss Rate

5.7%

Frame Damage

0.5%

Salvage Title

1.7%

Odometer Issues

Ownership Data

Avg Owners2.7

Avg Mileage48,506 mi

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Accident Rate Over Time

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Year	Vehicles	Accident Rate
2008 Smart Fortwo	208	14.9%
2009 Smart Fortwo	183	19.7%
2010 Smart Fortwo	35	11.4%
2011 Smart Fortwo	44	25.0%
2012 Smart Fortwo	63	20.6%
2013 Smart Fortwo	268	24.3%
2014 Smart Fortwo	186	24.7%
2015 Smart Fortwo	285	16.5%
2016 Smart Fortwo	368	19.8%
2017 Smart Fortwo	130	24.6%
2018 Smart Fortwo	105	15.2%

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