Are there any problems with the Smart Fortwo?

Are there any problems with the Smart Fortwo?

See all problems of the 2017 Smart Fortwo . Tl- the contact leasing the 2016 Smart Fortwo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, while using the air conditioning it failed to function by blowing hot air. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure.

What was the noise coming from the back of my Smart Fortwo?

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Smart Fortwo. While the vehicle was in reverse, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The rear exterior lighting and rear wiper warning indicator illuminated.

Why does my 2016 Smart Fortwo not start?

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Smart Fortwo. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle for three months, he left the vehicle parked for a month. After a month, the vehicle would no longer start.

Are there any recalls on the Smart Fortwo?

When stopped the engine in the back caught fire, my vehicle burned to the ground, there were recalls for this the year before, (for the 2009 Smart car) there are videos documnting this on you tube. My brother who worked for mercedes (the parent company of Smart) as a mechanic told me to see if there were any recalls.

Common problem with many Smarts. Fan motor commutator is poorly made and wears excessively on brushes on $580 motor. Repaired myself by smoothing commutator and repositioning brushes after cleaning. Starter motor was stuck. Took it down, cleaned and sprayed with contact cleaner plus lithium lubricant. No more problems since.

See TSBs and recalls for the smart fortwo. Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind. Chart based on 136 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

What kind of engine does Smart Fortwo have?

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How can I cool my Smart Fortwo car?

The only way to cool the car was to keep the A/C in the Maximum setting. Following the last trip to the dealer for the same problem, I again observed that the “climate control” was still not holding a preset temperature. This time the dealer ran a full system check and there were no anomalies and no fault codes present.

The seats are not the most comfortable you’ve sat in, but they’re alright for short rides on smooth roads. Other than that, behind-the-wheel visibility is almost excellent while the driving position encourages a relaxed ride. The Fortwo is popular but in terms of quality, it could have done better.

How many horsepower does a Smart Fortwo have?

Over the years, the model received plenty special editions (some less useful than others), including a Brabus-tuned variant with 75 hp. Being built under Mercedes-Benz’s watch helped the Smart Fortwo gain a big amount of favorable rep among potential customers, although the car itself was far from being flawless.

When did the first Smart Fortwo come out?

The first-gen Smart Fortwo (W450) was introduced in 1998 but received a facelift in 2002, while being available both in coupé and cabrio guise.

Is the Smart Fortwo a good car to drive?

For a car this size, the amount of power available does the job, especially in traffic-strangled city streets. Parking is a piece of cake, but the Fortwo is a pleasure to drive thanks to the car’s precise steering and partially-composed ride, but stay away from potholes and uneven surfaces as they’ll send the Fortwo in a shaking frenzy.

I bought a 2009 and in 2008 there was a recall on that model for that transmission problem sometimes the car won’t start sometimes now and the hood latch is broken. See all problems of the 2009 Smart Fortwo. Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2013 Smart Fortwo 2 Failure Date: .

Why does my Smart Fortwo not go into gear?

It will show p and n when you shift but it will not go into gear for reverse or drive. You have to restart the car several times to get it to shift. Just spoke with Smart car on the phone and they deny knowing anything about it. However searching the web you will see its very common. Its a factory defect that Smart car is denying.

Is the 2009 Smart Fortwo a good car?

The only redeeming performance quality of the 2009 Smart Fortwo is fuel economy, but even that comes at the cost of premium fuel. The 2009 Smart Fortwo accelerates slowly and labors on the highway, but its frugal engine sips gas at a wallet-friendly rate that’s no better than a Toyota Prius.

Is there a recall on the 2008 Smart Fortwo?

There should definitely be a recall for the 2008 Smart car, model year, before someone is killed, entering, exiting a highway, at a railroad crossing, or at an intersection, where the car, shifts into neutral, won’t shift out, and shuts off. . . Thank you.

I bought a 2009 and in 2008 there was a recall on that model for that transmission problem sometimes the car won’t start sometimes now and the hood latch is broken. See all problems of the 2009 Smart Fortwo. Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem of the 2013 Smart Fortwo 2 Failure Date: 12/21/2017

It will show p and n when you shift but it will not go into gear for reverse or drive. You have to restart the car several times to get it to shift. Just spoke with Smart car on the phone and they deny knowing anything about it. However searching the web you will see its very common. Its a factory defect that Smart car is denying.

There should definitely be a recall for the 2008 Smart car, model year, before someone is killed, entering, exiting a highway, at a railroad crossing, or at an intersection, where the car, shifts into neutral, won’t shift out, and shuts off. . . Thank you.

Why does my Smart Fortwo not shift into reverse?

The car shifts into neutral, and then usually shuts down, causing the vehicle to be rear ended, from unsuspecting drivers behind this vehicle. . The problem started when the car, would not shift into reverse, while parked. . Smart offered a software fix, to address that issue.

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Is there an electric version of the Smart Fortwo?

The Smart EQ Fortwo, formerly Smart Fortwo electric drive, smart ed or Smart Fortwo EV, is a battery electric vehicle variant of the Smart Fortwo city car . The Smart EQ Forfour is an electric variant of the larger Smart Forfour city car. Field testing of the electric Smart Fortwo began in London with 100 units in 2007.

Is the smart EQ fortwo still on sale?

Smart went fully electric for the 2018 model year. The Smart EQ Fortwo remains on sale for a few more months and starts at $24,950.

Why did smart decide to stop making the Fortwo?

Smart had told us that the decision to go with the more expensive gearbox (versus a CVT, for instance) had been informed by American tastes, in part. Ironically, very few of these very fully sorted Fortwos made it to the U.S. before the company decided to go all-electric in the U.S. in 2017.

What was the problem with my 2016 Smart Fortwo?

Tl- the contact leasing the 2016 Smart Fortwo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, while using the air conditioning it failed to function by blowing hot air. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure.

When does the Smart Fortwo go into neutral?

Thank you. The 2008 Smart car, has been consistently, shifting into neutral, while driving, usually, when entering, or exiting a highway, or at an intersection (speed changes). The car shifts into neutral, and then usually shuts down, causing the vehicle to be rear ended, from unsuspecting drivers behind this vehicle. .

Is the Smart Fortwo passion available on Auto Trader?

With 262 used Smart fortwo Passion cars available on Auto Trader, we have the largest range of cars for sale available across the UK. The ForTwo Cabrio is quite expensive for what it is, but it does give genuine wind-in-the-hair fun, and nothing at else at this price can do that as effectively.

How much does a Smart Fortwo cost on the road?

Smart fortwo on-the-road prices RRP from £21,700 and rises to around £24,995, depending on the version. What is the tax price range of the Smart fortwo?

Where can I buy Fortwo passion for sale?

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Is the Smart Fortwo a pure electric car?

The electric powertrain will be available across the range, which Smart says makes it the only manufacturer in the world to offer its entire model range with both combustion engines and pure battery-electric drive. What is the top speed of the Smart fortwo?

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