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2009 smart fortwo repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (7%)

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2009 smart fortwo body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 smart fortwo 2dr Hatch

70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD

3000 mi Water leak at the rear hatch area. Rear hatch replaced. 
14000 mi Brabus emblem on gas door peeling off. 
15000 mi

US $300
Had to replace the seal on the rear window. The way it's designed the whole assembly had to be replaced. Should have been a $20 gasket. Dealer paid half of $600 bill. 
17100 mi

US $300
Rear window gasket failed. Replaced window. 
25420 mi Housing around fog light put back in place 
35000 mi

US $750
roof sun shade would not open or close 
9000 mi The clear panoramic roof started to come off on the front passenger side. Factory did not let powder coated tridion cell to cure/glue was not made for Texas Temps/all of the above. MB re-glued with no problems. 
10000 mi Broken cap at end of turn signal lever. 
17000 mi loose door hinge door hinge loose 
3000 mi Stereo housing squeaks 
8000 mi The panoramic roof came unglued from the body. 
15000 mi Roof was crazing so the dealer replaced the glass roof. 
8000 mi acrylic roof developed crazing and was replaced under warranty 

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2009 smart fortwo 2dr Convertible

70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD

8000 mi Rear seals on top leaking Door window trim loose  Brabus trim came off gas door 
1240 mi Rattle, squeaking kind, annoying but fixed on the first time looked at it 
75000 mi

US $400
Convertible top flops excessively, air leaks where the top seals against the windshield frame creating very loud noise at highway speeds, so loud that I can't hear the radio at any volume. Water leaks in on the front and sides. 

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2009 smart fortwo Body Problems

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