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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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2008 smart fortwo suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 15 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

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. 
73780 mi

C $500
Steering wheel was stiff at angles. Power steering was repaired and alignment carried out. 
27900 mi

C $99
Wheel alignment camber not corrected 
98000 mi

US $400
Replace all four springs 
103000 mi

US $600
Replaced wheel bearing, springs, bushings, control arm 
77000 mi both front strut assemblies needed to be replaced 
54500 mi

US $300
rattle from lateral strut & cracked belly pan. 
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. 

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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. 

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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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2008 smart fortwo Suspension Problems

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