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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 145 repairs.
2009 smart fortwo body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (75%)
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 |
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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