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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%)
Chart based on 145 repairs.
2009 smart fortwo engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 smart fortwo
Engine not specified
| 16000 mi US $650 |
car died on highway. fuel pump fuse. told fuel pump about to die needed new one !!! |
2009 smart fortwo 2dr Hatch
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| 58000 mi US $5500 |
Low compression in cyl 1 = valve job. Engine still runs a little rough on occasion AFTER the $5500 valve job. And the wrench symbol still pops up on the dash. But likely an electrical symptom. |
| 75000 mi | Did not investigate past check engine light. My code reader indicated a secondary air fault, something I had fixed before by dealership. |
| 7000 mi | Blowing oil splatter on the back when driving for long trips and engine is hot...Car smokes after stopping.. |
| 22200 mi €800 |
Replacement of timing case cover and replacement of the start/stop mechanism |
| 33000 mi US $1 |
Check engine light |
| 39000 mi US $1296 |
Oxygen Sensor and Sender Unit replaced |
| 44000 mi US $5000 |
blown head gasket. replaced head gasket, thermostat and AC control unit |
| 45000 mi | Oil leak caused by faulty valve gasket. Gasket was replaced at no charge. |
| 68000 mi US $2956 |
Also while there, engine head gasket and spark plugs replaced, with oil change. There may have been more, but I can't place my hands on the shop report. The primary issue was lack of reliable A/C. |
| 80000 mi US $400 |
oil pan replacement, just got old |
| 49000 mi US $700 |
AND engine mount |
| 52000 mi US $2500 |
Overheated, bad head gasket. Replace head gasket, mill head, replace/grind & seat valves, replace water pump. |
| 64000 mi US $850 |
Fuel pump failed |
| 102000 mi US $500 |
air intake system cracked. Instead of replacing, use a bicycle tire to patch the hose |
| 33000 mi US $136 |
check engine light |
| 33000 mi US $500 |
car had two burned valves, loss of compression in cylinders 2 &3. Mercedes corporate paid all but $500 to replace the head with a new one. |
| 37500 mi US $600 |
Muffler flex connector broke |
| Check Engine Light kept coming on even after I cleared the fault with my Scanguage. Dealer ordered and installed a seal. |
| 5600 mi | Radio, Lights, other electrics worked. Engine would not turn over. Starter did not spin. Neutral sensor defective. Sensor replaced. |
| 8000 mi US $73 |
Transmission would not engage when car started and gear shift moved to drive or reverse. Required multiple re-starts, and occasionally a 10-20 minute "rest" before it would engage. Required software upgrade which dealer conveniently had. |
| 55000 mi US $650 |
Exhaust system. Muffler failed. |
| 41000 mi US $200 |
Electric cooling fan (behind the condenser) started to fail. The bearing failed causing a rattling noise as the fan blades contacted the housing. |
| 10000 mi | Leaking oil. Oil gasket defective. Replaced under warranty. |
| 16000 mi US $288 |
emissions valve stuck open |
| 18000 mi | The oil developed a leak along the pan rail where the oil pan is bolted to the engine. To effect this repair, the oil pan was replaced. |
2009 smart fortwo 2dr Convertible
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| 8000 mi US $38 |
Oil pan was leaking at seal The oil pan was leaking. Dealer had to order special sealer which required another trip after they received it. I had to pay $38.00 for new oil and filter, otherwise they would have reused the old oil. |
| 45000 mi US $540 |
Motor mount bolts broken. the timing cover had to be removed from the car and sent out to a local machine shop to have the broken bolts removed and helicoils installed. They did that because of the cost of a new cover and to save time. Dealer removed timing cover and could not get gasket to seal. Attempted repair with engine in car, ruined three gaskets. After 31 days it was fixed. |
| 46800 mi | Fix lasted about a month before gasket leaked oil again. This time removed engine from car for better access to timing cover gasket. |
| 98000 mi | Overheated engine. |
| 46600 mi | The oil pan gasket was leaking and had to be replaced. This is a common problem on the 2009s. Was fixed completely under the original warranty. |
| 21080 mi C $500 |
Car rated at 5.8 litres/100km. I am getting 9.8/100km. I have repeatedly brought this issue to Mercedes Benz Dealer (Barrie, On) to no avail. |
| 27280 mi C $250 |
Flex pipe repair |
| 31000 mi C $120 |
They checked everything out, and updated the computer module. There was a $120 charge for checking out the system. There was no cost for the update, nor for a full inspection. |
| 31620 mi C $710 |
Exhaust gasket between converter and muffler |
| 9700 mi | Oil Pan Gasket was Leaking , all was done under Warranty |
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