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smart Reliability for the Year Ending June 30, 2018
General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the smart.
Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.
Any result under 5 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.
Any result under 5 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
| Year | Make/Model | Repair Trips Per 100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | ||
| 2009 | smart fortwo | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
| 17 fortwos, 10.7 months of data per fortwo, average 67600 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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| 2008 | smart fortwo | 45 |
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| 34 fortwos, 10.1 months of data per fortwo, average 62600 miles Note low average odometer. |
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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the smart
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability and Durability of the smart
| smart Reliability and Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 89hp 0.9L I3 6-speed automated manual RWD |
Five-star safety rating in the U.S. The durability in Europe has been exceptional. Although this is the first year in the United States (2008 model), it has a high reliability rating in Europe. see full smart review |
| smart Reliability and Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 89hp 0.9L I3 6-speed automated manual RWD |
bad warranty see full smart review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 89hp 0.9L I3 6-speed automated manual RWD |
4 major breakdowns within 15 months of ownership see full smart review |
