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smart fortwo repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (9%)
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Chart based on 585 repairs.
smart fortwo suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (36%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 smart fortwo 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 89hp 0.9L I3 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 18000 mi US $375 |
Had Smart dealer perform an alignment to correct a vibration problem. |
2009 smart fortwo
Engine not specified
| 49000 mi US $700 |
shock absorbers |
2009 smart fortwo 2dr Hatch
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| 52000 mi US $950 |
Took vehicle in for a wheel alignment, but found that it couldn't be aligned due to the right front strut and hub needed to be replaced. |
| 74000 mi US $3900 |
Found piece of spring on driveway. Had front end springs and struts and bearings w/ plates replaced & aligned. Replaced windshield, spark plugs & head gasket. Mechanic noted previous work (valve job) was VERY sloppy. |
| 36 mi US $400 |
Front a arms replaced due to bushing worn out |
2009 smart fortwo 2dr Convertible
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| 31620 mi C $710 |
tie rod end replaced |
2008 smart fortwo 2dr Hatch
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| 98000 mi US $400 |
Replace all four springs |
| 103000 mi US $600 |
Replaced wheel bearing, springs, bushings, control arm |
| 27900 mi C $99 |
Wheel alignment camber not corrected |
| 73780 mi C $500 |
Steering wheel was stiff at angles. Power steering was repaired and alignment carried out. |
| 48000 mi US $1100 |
Tie-rods, torsion bar, All front end parts replaced except steering and struts |
| 14000 mi | steering column sensor had to be replaced |
| 9300 mi US $426 |
Front lower control arm bushings were creaking. Dealer replaced front lower control arms. $166.50 part. $259 labor, included maintenance items. |
| 54500 mi US $300 |
rattle from lateral strut & cracked belly pan. |
| 60000 mi US $140 |
Coil spring broke causing severe tire failure. Stabilizer link bar was broken also. |
| 63000 mi US $540 |
Replaced, Coil Springs,Struts,Strut Bearings, Shocks. |
| 77000 mi | both front strut assemblies needed to be replaced |
2008 smart fortwo 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 83hp 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| 36000 mi | Loud characteristic creaking, over uneven road surface, replaced both Sway/Anti Roll Bar bushes with upgrade poly-bushes. |
2008 smart fortwo 2dr Convertible
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| 138000 mi US $134 |
replaced struts |
| 138500 mi US $70 |
wheel bearing right front making noise changed both. parts from rock auto sale |
| 38000 mi US $550 |
right side front sway bar was worn. replaced with factory new. |
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