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2008 smart fortwo repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (10%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 416 repairs.
2008 smart fortwo body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 smart fortwo 2dr Hatch
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| 18000 mi | polycarbonate roof was becoming unglued, noticed the wind noise it produced.. gradually increased. |
| 14000 mi | Water from a day long rain storm entered the rear window hinge area (did not enter the vehicle), past a seal (that was replaced during the repair), and got "stored" in the area where the rear wiper motor is located...no damage to that. |
| 14000 mi | Car was parked outdoors during multi-day rain storms which resulted in water penetration into the rear / hatch window hinge area, water accumulated into both where the rear window wiper motor is as well as in the side frame of the rear window |
| 15000 mi | rear hatch delaminated allowing water inside. not found in previous complaint. |
| 17700 mi | lexan top checking. offered to pay half of replacement but said it was not a defect. |
| 21000 mi | roof had checks in plastic |
| 8000 mi | 10k or 1 year maintenance, manager noted noisy door hinge on drivers side. Repaired on subsequent trip after parts arrived. |
| Sunshade roller off track on passenger side. Service mgr decided it needs replacement | |
| 3000 mi | Rollerblind off track; roof blind binding; replaced roof blind. |
| 50000 mi US $500 |
Sunroof screen replaced. |
| 14000 mi | Replaced sunscreen. |
| 20000 mi US $200 |
20,000 mile checkup. Really pleased, dealer did checkup, tightened door panels, etc. to eliminate whistle. |
| 20700 mi US $90 |
Had a couple rattles and loose ends I wanted tied up. Everything mechanically is sound. |
| 81700 mi | Paint is peeling on roof of car |
| 15804 mi | Replaced rear glass hatch as water leaking and not shutting properly again. Also replaced power outlet as it was not connecting correctly. |
| 34500 mi C $1455 |
Sunshade was off the track and not opening or closing. Needed to be replaced as the track was broken. |
| 54000 mi US $100 |
panoramic glass crazing: NOT covered by smart, mercedes or extended warranties |
| 2500 mi | Sunroof shade replace (factory defect) |
| 23000 mi | Panoramic Roof crazing - replaced roof panel |
| 1000 mi | Rail for sunshade came out of retaining clip. |
| 15300 mi | Replacement of broken sunshade. |
| 8000 mi US $35 |
sunshade needed replacing |
| 47000 mi US $45 |
Rear window release handle broke off. Part replaced with new assembly |
| 5000 mi | Drivers leather seat had scar from screw driver or something like that. Seat leather was replaced. |
| Replacement of passenger interior door panel due to a tear in the fabric. | |
| 5000 mi | Passion tailgate alignment was low on driver side so that glass was rubbing the body panel. Black plastic cover on upper tailgate has a loud, intermittent, high-pitched rattle. Mechanic said it was the cargo cover and normal. Problem persists. |
| 49600 mi US $300 |
replaced door hinge, driver side |
| 1000 mi | Misaligned sun shade. |
| 1000 mi | Sunshade misaligned, repaired it myself. |
| 19000 mi | Replaced defective sun screen blind. |
2008 smart fortwo 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 83hp 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| 41000 mi | Re-Tension Cabrio Fabric Roof, after intermittent non fully closing at highway speeds, rattling from top rib sections, clean and apply special lubricant to all runners and guides. |
2008 smart fortwo 2dr Convertible
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| 54000 mi US $165 |
Seat belt on passenger side was frayed. The entire seat belt assembly was replaced. |
| 59000 mi US $525 |
Cabrio part failed, replaced by auto upholstry shop with parts from Mercedes of Portland. Clips that keep roof in track bent or broke. |
| 61000 mi US $1 |
The endcap on the headlight stalk cracked and fell off. Ordered new endcap and replaced. Part cost $1.40 plus tax for a total of $1.52. |
| 35000 mi | Rattle developed in passenger side door area. |
| 94000 mi | Top did not close because guides slipped out of their rails. Helped guides on both sides to stay in their rails while closing. Leave top closed until proper repair. |
| 103000 mi US $400 |
Once opened, convertible roof did not close without big manual effort. |
| 42000 mi US $120 |
Passenger plastic valence needed new connectors as it had become disconnected when driving through a puddle. |
| 35000 mi US $100 |
Convertible roof would not close properly by itself. Traveler guide broken tip caused guide to wedge in track. Replacement part ordered. |
| 45000 mi US $114 |
Plastic rocker panels blew off the car in a 30+ mph crosswind. Dealer replaced panels. |
| 101000 mi US $33 |
cracked shifter sleeve.. either second or third time this happened |
| 36000 mi | Convertible top would not function. Stuck Open. |
| 52000 mi US $350 |
The cabrio roof's fabric has separated from the frame at the front end. I've purchased a good used replacement roof assembly and have attempted to install, but the front latches are closed and we haven't figured out how to open them. |
| 87000 mi US $15 |
My cabrio roof's fabric has separated from the frame/mechanism at the front/leading edge. It has not been properly repaired. Shade tree repair is with Gorilla Tape. So, no use of the convertible top for now. |
| 95000 mi US $5 |
Cabrio roof un-usable due to fabric being held in place with Monster Tape, cannot be opened even though the mechanism is believed to be in working order. Apply Monster Tape, drive 5-6 months/remove failing tape/repeat. Missing putting the top back now that weather is turning cooler. |
2008 smart fortwo 2-door
3-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 1000 mi | Roof screen ripped and was repaired. |
2008 smart fortwo 2-door
3-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 1000 mi | Blob of something (initially believed to be sealant) on corner of panoramic roof. Could not be removed by retailer, dealer ordered new roof. Binding sunshade. Dealer ordered new sunshade. Top of rear window misaligned slightly. Adjusted by tech during visit. Occasional rattle in rear of car at specific engine speed range. Could not reproduce for tech. |
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