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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 40 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
| 51800 mi US $1600 |
replaced fan motor |
| 12000 mi | AC / Heater fan failed. Fan motor was replaced. Troubleshooting, repair and car wash took less than 1 hour. |
| 19000 mi | slow tire leak, unable to find, suspected tpms sensor |
| 30000 mi | 2nd time replacing drivers side headlight bulb |
| 17000 mi | Interior fan would stop working sporadically |
| 40000 mi | Interior cabin blower motor replacement. Car is out-of-warranty, but part was replaced earlier, so the entire repair was no-charge. |
| 44000 mi US $217 |
Replaced heater blower motor |
| 58000 mi US $5500 |
Intermittent loud foghorn noise from subwoofer that continues after car is shut off if lights are left on. Mechanic replaced evaporator valve underneath subwoofer; he dared not look into electrical stray current. |
| 80000 mi US $220 |
AC condenser fan replaced with aftermarket fan |
| 68000 mi US $2956 |
A/C was blowing hot after the car came to a stop. Diagnosed as the radiator fan and its housing being distorted. |
| Repair - Replaced defective A/C Control Unit under warranty. |
| Tire Pressure Sensor |
| 10000 mi | Headlight out and the car is not even a year old. |
| 3000 mi | Headlights could not be turned on. Dealer replaced steering column light stalk. |
| 8000 mi | Air conditioner was not cooling. Topped up refrigerant, possibly underfilled from the factory. |
| 1000 mi | Seat heater went out, ordered part. |
| 20000 mi | AC was leaking coolant after a prior damage repair. |
| 57300 mi US $1000 |
Alternator is overcharging the system. |
| 42300 mi US $145 |
Replaced the battery. |
| 1000 mi | I noticed that the A/C was not functioning properly in that the "climate control" function could not establish and maintain the cabin at a preset temperature. The only way to cool the car was to keep the A/C in the Maximum setting. Following the last trip to the dealer for the same problem, I again observed that the "climate control" was still not holding a preset temperature. This time the dealer ran a full system check and there were no anomalies and no fault codes present. |
| 1000 mi | Having exhausted all diagnostic tests with no success, the dealer agreed to "start replacing parts" to get to the bottom of things. They ordered a temperature control module that has been on national back-order for a month now. |
| 3000 mi | The Temperature Control was replaced and there has been some improvement but I'm not sure the problem has been completely eliminated. Dealer is checking with Area Reps for additional assistance. |
| 4000 mi | I took the car to the dealer to get copies of the A/C repair orders in order to submit a lemon law claim. The service manager pulled the heat duct temp sensor & re-installed it. There's no explanation for it but that seems to have solved the problem. |
| 50800 mi US $600 |
Blower motor (heater/A/C) brushes failed |
| 67000 mi US $130 |
Low refridgerant |
| 8000 mi | Airbag light came on. Loose connection at weight sensor connector under passenger seat. |
| 28000 mi US $30 |
Bth license plate lamps were burnt out and both license plate lamp fixtures were broken due to corrosion and had to be replaced. |
2009 smart fortwo 2dr Convertible
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| 18000 mi US $10 |
Owner replaced headlamp. |
| 47000 mi US $240 |
HVAC blower motor had been acting up for months, so finally had to order a new one and put it in. Easy to replace, but should not be going out. |
| 26000 mi | Headlight failed |
| 24000 mi | Heat didn't work properly, heated well on "MAX" but not on any other setting. Replaced controller, ordered switch. |
| 85700 mi | Replaced switch. Still no joy. Update: still not fixed end of 2015. |
| 3526 mi US $183 |
Low battery capacity causing was causing check engine light to illuminate and misfiring; replacing battery fixed both of these issues. |
| 4431 mi US $884 |
Alternator failure diagnosis and replacement. |
| 9000 mi US $170 |
A/C needed recharged due to failed attempt by me to recharge it myself with a can of A/C pro (ended up overcharging, then I released excess refrigerant and ended up undercharged). Dealer evac'd and recharged the A/C system. |
| 16844 mi | Blower motor stopped running after briefly making a tapping noise. Removed blower motor, cleaned armature, and oiled bearings. |
| 18000 mi US $170 |
Starter failed - wire between solenoid and starter motor corroded away. Replaced with new starter. |
| 62900 mi US $100 |
Brake switch. Would not allow transmission to shift out of Park |
| 66000 mi US $149 |
Battery died. Unable to start the smart. OEM battery gave me 8 trouble free years. |
| 56000 mi US $600 |
Recharge A/C and replaced A/C filter. |
| 21080 mi C $500 |
Left headlamp continually burns out. Have replaced lamp five times! |
| 25720 mi C $175 |
Pressure sensor valves on winter tires were corroded and rotten. Attempted a repair, but not successful. Sensor valves had to be replaced with non-sensor valves. |
| 31000 mi C $120 |
No charge for the replacement of the left burned-out headlamp. |
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