Smart Fortwo
2005–2009 only
2005–2009 Smart Fortwo models have 281 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Transmission control module and sensors, typically surfacing around 30,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005–2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Smart Fortwo report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2005–2009 only
Median onset: 30,000 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 37,250 miles. 14.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 29,600 miles. 8.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 52,500 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.
Median onset: 74,750 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 35,756 miles.
Median onset: 25,600 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 54,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2005–2009 model years. See the full Smart Fortwo report for every year and full specs/safety data.