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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%)
Chart based on 416 repairs.
2008 smart fortwo other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (66%)
Chart based on 38 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
| 32000 mi US $75 |
Passenger-side tailgate latch broken. Tailgate unable to drop down. |
| 9000 mi | Headlights had to be adjusted so as not to blind oncoming traffic. |
| 40000 mi | I called ahead to have my door latch replaced (a problem that arose LAST summer), but when I arrived, the part was missing. I had to bring it back a week later. The door latch was repaired in early May, but then the REAR latch failed, too. I absolutely could not close the glass door in the back. It turned out to be a simple repair (free, since I have the extended warranty). |
| 65300 mi US $85 |
Rear hatch lock mechanism was stuck. Replaced left-side latch. |
| 6000 mi | seat machanism |
| 7844 mi | Replaced latch on rear glass hatch as it was not shutting properly. |
| 34720 mi C $369 |
Sunshade was off the track and not opening or closing. Needed to be replaced as the track was broken. |
| 36580 mi | Tire valve was leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| 38440 mi C $100 |
Two more tire valves replaced when switched out the tires and put on the winter tires. The other two now cracked and broke when changing tires. They are all old and 'dying'. The base was rusted or corroded and the plastic part cracked quickly. |
| 44000 mi US $336 |
Exterior latch that helps open rear hatch became loose and detached. Part to replace cost $36. |
| 58000 mi US $200 |
Driver Seat belt buckle replaced. |
| 18000 mi US $815 |
New Tires, Wiper Blades |
| 49000 mi | latch on hatchback on passenger side needed to be replaced. |
| 6000 mi | Odometer not measuring correct mileage, |
| 8000 mi US $35 |
driver door latch replaced |
| 5000 mi | Water leak via rear hatch window. |
| 36000 mi | The windshield-washer tank is leaking fluid. |
| 38000 mi US $100 |
Windshield washer tank leaking, dealer replaced defective tank. |
| 57000 mi US $100 |
Windshield-washer tank split and started leaking |
| 90000 mi US $100 |
Windshield Washer Tank leaking |
| 14000 mi | Could not latch the seat belt. |
| 15000 mi |
| 41000 mi US $200 |
Wheel valve stem guide cracked. Replaced with new part. Engine compartment latch won't hold. Replaced captive nut for hold screw. |
| 66000 mi | Sun shade not opening or closing. I tried to repair but need to order parts. The replacement shade is very expensive so I am trying to jerry rig a fix. |
| 52000 mi US $1019 |
engine soundproofing cover replaced, clips failed and became fire hazard falling onto engine. |
| 18000 mi | Seat belt latch stopper broken due to door closing on seatbelt which did not retract. This is the second time we have replaced the stopper. The retraction problem has not been addressed (yet). |
| 30000 mi US $300 |
Passenger door hinge is broken. Passenger door is rarely used. Strange! |
| 31000 mi | Fixed door hinge. Dealer was nice. They picked up the tab. I appreciate that. |
| 82000 mi US $136 |
side left turn light kit fell off. |
| 37000 mi US $8 |
The bolts on the lower hinge on the driver's side door became loose and needed to be tightened. |
| 3000 mi | Broken latch for rear hatch. |
2008 smart fortwo 2dr Convertible
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| 8000 mi | Plastic part in driver's door hinge broke. Part ordered. Tailgate sticks. They said they fixed it with lubing and the first cars were not lubed at dealer, as they should have been. Problem still exists. Will have dealer look again when I go back to have problem #1 resolved (when part arrives). |
| 31000 mi US $130 |
TPMS valve stems corroded and required replacement on two of the four wheels |
| 38000 mi US $44 |
TPMS warning light on. Leak in tire. Caused by bad washer on TPMS stem. |
| 57000 mi US $395 |
When tire was replaced, the technician stripped a bolt. The hub and a bolt had to be replaced. |
| 13000 mi US $5 |
Front right headlight needed to be 'tweaked' (had loosened from use). |
2008 smart fortwo 2-door
3-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 1000 mi | Driver's side exterior mirror vibrates at highway speeds. |
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