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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 111 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 smart fortwo
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| smart fortwo in Alabama, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 201416000 miUS $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
| smart fortwo in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Feb 201012000 miUS $90 | body panel ripped off after hitting flooded road at posted speed. replaced panel | ||
| Jul 201451800 miUS $1600 | replaced fan motor | ||
| smart fortwo in Jalisco, Mexico Nov 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jul 201112400 mi$65 | ABS warning light was on continuously along with another triangle symbol on the dash. The mechanic repaired the ABS system and the computer sending unit. | ||
| smart fortwo in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201516000 miUS $150 | Smog cert., flush brake fluid, computer update to correct intermittent not shifting into reverse. Total was $354. | ||
| Nov 201518000 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. | ||
| smart fortwo in California, United States May 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Nov 201533000 miUS $136 | check engine light | ||
| Dec 201533000 miUS $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. | ||
| smart fortwo in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| May 201437000 miUS $165 | ABS sensor cracked. purchased part at Smart dealer, had local shop install. | ||
| Nov 201444000 miUS $217 | Replaced heater blower motor | ||
| smart fortwo in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Dec 201025420 mi | Housing around fog light put back in place | ||
| Jul 201137200 miC $760 | The reverse gear sometimes does not engage. Needs to go in for another trip to be diagnosed. | ||
| Aug 201137200 mi | The reverse software module was upgraded. | ||
| smart fortwo in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Oct 201112000 mi | AC / Heater fan failed. Fan motor was replaced. Troubleshooting, repair and car wash took less than 1 hour. | ||
| Mar 201216000 miUS $288 | emissions valve stuck open | ||
| smart fortwo in Indiana, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201010500 mi | Car would intermittently not move when in reverse. Dealer upgraded and replaced clutch plate. Also performed 10K maintenance. Problem seems to be solved. | ||
| Apr 201232200 miUS $730 | Clutch actuator failed. aluminum casing corroded past the gasket and allowed water to enter. water worked its' way up to the electric motor leaving entire mechanism useless. Replace actuator with gently used one DIY. Cost: $200 | ||
| Jul 2018155000 miUS $50 | Rear brake shoe delaminated. Replaced all brake shoes. | ||
| smart fortwo in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 201215000 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 201317100 miUS $300 | Rear window gasket failed. Replaced window. | ||
| smart fortwo in Texas, United States Aug 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jan 2011US $325 | Traction control system dropped out repeatedly. Service claims operating as designed. Will take back again. | ||
| smart fortwo in Greece Jul 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| May 201222200 mi€800 | Replacement of timing case cover and replacement of the start/stop mechanism | ||
| smart fortwo in District of Columbia, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jun 201433000 miUS $1 | Check engine light | ||
| smart fortwo in New Jersey, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 2009 | Repair - Replaced defective A/C Control Unit under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201752000 miUS $2500 | Overheated, bad head gasket. Replace head gasket, mill head, replace/grind & seat valves, replace water pump. | ||
| smart fortwo in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201849000 miUS $700 | shock absorbers AND engine mount | ||
| smart fortwo in Florida, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201895000 miUS $100 | Lower left side rear hatch. Latch broken in closed position. | ||
| smart fortwo in Florida, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202168000 miUS $2956 | A/C was blowing hot after the car came to a stop. Diagnosed as the radiator fan and its housing being distorted. 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. | ||
| smart fortwo in Florida, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jul 201535000 miUS $750 | roof sun shade would not open or close | ||
| Jun 201639000 miUS $1296 | Oxygen Sensor and Sender Unit replaced | ||
| Dec 201644000 miUS $5000 | blown head gasket. replaced head gasket, thermostat and AC control unit | ||
| Jun 201745000 mi | Oil leak caused by faulty valve gasket. Gasket was replaced at no charge. | ||
| smart fortwo in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Mar 201458000 miUS $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. 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. The car still doesn't go into reverse on occasion. I did not take car to Mercedes because you at dealership you speak with a concierge, not a mechanic. Ridiculous. | ||
| Jun 201574000 miUS $3900 | Found piece of spring on driveway. Had front end springs and struts and bearings w/ plates replaced & aligned. Replaced windshield, spark plugs & head gasket. Mechanic noted previous work (valve job) was VERY sloppy. | ||
| smart fortwo in California, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Apr 201014000 mi | slow tire leak, unable to find, suspected tpms sensor | ||
| Jun 201330000 mi | 2nd time replacing drivers side headlight bulb | ||
| smart fortwo in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201675000 mi | Did not investigate past check engine light. My code reader indicated a secondary air fault, something I had fixed before by dealership. | ||
| smart fortwo in Texas, United States May 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201452000 miUS $950 | Took vehicle in for a wheel alignment, but found that it couldn't be aligned due to the right front strut and hub needed to be replaced. | ||
| smart fortwo in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Nov 2022 | |||
| May 201443700 mi | Leaking fluid | ||
| Jun 202280000 miUS $440 | AC condenser fan replaced with aftermarket fan replaced front brake calipers, rear brake cylinders, all brake pads, front rotors, rear drums (both rear drums were intermittently dragging and one front caliper was dragging) | ||
| smart fortwo in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 20117000 mi | Blowing oil splatter on the back when driving for long trips and engine is hot...Car smokes after stopping.. | ||
| smart fortwo in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Nov 20103000 mi | Water leak at the rear hatch area. Rear hatch replaced. | ||
| smart fortwo in Ohio, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 20108000 mi | Air conditioner was not cooling. Topped up refrigerant, possibly underfilled from the factory. | ||
| smart fortwo in California, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201441000 miUS $85 | passenger side rear latch for the trunk release broken. replaced without incident. odd designrnmay preemptively replace other side. | ||
| smart fortwo in Indiana, United States Sep 2009 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Mar 201228000 miUS $30 | Bth license plate lamps were burnt out and both license plate lamp fixtures were broken due to corrosion and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 201231000 miUS $130 | Transmission slow to engage into reverse at times or will not engage until lever is moved from R to P back to R. Software error. Software update was performed of the Sprintshift Control Module to resolve the complaint. Tire leaking air. Replaced cracked valve stem. | ||
| smart fortwo in Virginia, United States Sep 2009 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Apr 201234500 miUS $20 | ABS reluctor rings got fouled. | ||
| Jan 201537500 miUS $600 | Muffler flex connector broke Blower motor (heater/A/C) brushes failed | ||
| May 201567000 miUS $130 | Low refridgerant | ||
| smart fortwo in California, United States Jul 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Dec 201339000 miUS $1300 | Replaced gear selector unit inside of car | ||
| smart fortwo in Florida, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201115300 mi | Door won't close, loose hinge, repaired twice loose door hinge, repaired under warranty | ||
| Nov 201117000 mi | loose door hinge door hinge loose | ||
| smart fortwo in Washington, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| May 2009 | Check Engine Light kept coming on even after I cleared the fault with my Scanguage. Dealer ordered and installed a seal. | ||
| Jun 20091000 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. | ||
| Jul 20091000 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. | ||
| Aug 20093000 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. | ||
| Sep 20094000 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. | ||
| smart fortwo in Texas, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 20098000 mi | The panoramic roof came unglued from the body. Airbag light came on. Loose connection at weight sensor connector under passenger seat. | ||
| smart fortwo in California, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 20118000 mi | acrylic roof developed crazing and was replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201936 miUS $400 | Motor mounts replaced Front a arms replaced due to bushing worn out | ||
| smart fortwo in Kansas, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 20093000 mi | Headlights could not be turned on. Dealer replaced steering column light stalk. | ||
| Nov 20105600 mi | Radio, Lights, other electrics worked. Engine would not turn over. Starter did not spin. Neutral sensor defective. Sensor replaced. | ||
| Jun 20118000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 201315000 miUS $158 | Would not go into reverse. Would lock up in neutral. Update computer. Resync trans & shifter. | ||
| Jun 201726507 miUS $259 | On 1st startup, did not engage reverse. Harsh shifting. "Banged" into gear. Dealer could not duplicate problem. Nothing repaired. Paid for "diagnosis" | ||
| Jul 201828474 miUS $287 | Inspection showed Rotors & Pads Worn. Replaced front rotors & Pads | ||
| smart fortwo in Tennessee, United States Oct 2009 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Sep 201241000 miUS $200 | Electric cooling fan (behind the condenser) started to fail. The bearing failed causing a rattling noise as the fan blades contacted the housing. | ||
| Nov 201242300 miUS $145 | Replaced the battery. | ||
| smart fortwo in Maryland, United States Dec 2008 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jan 20091000 mi | Left tailgate latch broken. | ||
| Jun 201020000 mi | AC was leaking coolant after a prior damage repair. | ||
| Mar 201355000 miUS $650 | Exhaust system. Muffler failed. | ||
| Jul 201357300 miUS $1000 | Alternator is overcharging the system. | ||
| smart fortwo in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Sep 201010000 mi | Leaking oil. Oil gasket defective. Replaced under warranty. Headlight out and the car is not even a year old. Broken cap at end of turn signal lever. | ||
| smart fortwo in California, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Jul 201014000 mi | Brabus emblem on gas door peeling off. | ||
| May 201880000 miUS $400 | oil pan replacement, just got old | ||
| smart fortwo in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201115000 mi | Roof was crazing so the dealer replaced the glass roof. | ||
| smart fortwo in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Apr 20102000 mi | Loose rear brake light | ||
| Aug 20103000 mi | Stereo housing squeaks | ||
| smart fortwo in Maryland, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jan 20118500 mi | Tire Pressure Sensor | ||
| smart fortwo in Minnesota, United States Nov 2008 - May 2015 | |||
| Sep 200917000 mi | Interior fan would stop working sporadically Tailgate latch broken | ||
| Aug 201040000 mi | Interior cabin blower motor replacement. Car is out-of-warranty, but part was replaced earlier, so the entire repair was no-charge. | ||
| Jan 201249000 miUS $850 | Fuel pump failed | ||
| Jul 201394000 miUS $1500 | Clutch actuator motor shaft broke; had to replace the entire clutch actuator (could not just buy the motor) | ||
| Aug 201395300 miUS $560 | Car died after clutch actuator repair within one day. Mercedes would not replace the unit under warranty. Repaired Transmission Control Module and Starter Wire. | ||
| Dec 2013102000 miUS $500 | air intake system cracked. Instead of replacing, use a bicycle tire to patch the hose | ||
| Aug 2014111000 miUS $500 | Locking mechanisms for headlights broke | ||
| smart fortwo in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 20091000 mi | Seat heater went out, ordered part. | ||
| Jul 20099000 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. | ||
2009 smart fortwo 2dr Convertible
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| smart fortwo in Iowa, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 201556000 miUS $600 | Recharge A/C and replaced A/C filter. | ||
| smart fortwo in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Dec 201018000 miUS $10 | Owner replaced headlamp. | ||
| Dec 201347000 miUS $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. | ||
| smart fortwo in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Feb 20143526 miUS $183 | Low battery capacity causing was causing check engine light to illuminate and misfiring; replacing battery fixed both of these issues. | ||
| Jun 20144431 miUS $884 | Alternator failure diagnosis and replacement. | ||
| Jun 20169000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 201716844 mi | Blower motor stopped running after briefly making a tapping noise. Removed blower motor, cleaned armature, and oiled bearings. | ||
| Jun 201818000 miUS $170 | Starter failed - wire between solenoid and starter motor corroded away. Replaced with new starter. | ||
| smart fortwo in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 20108000 mi | Rear seals on top leaking Door window trim loose Brabus trim came off gas door | ||
| smart fortwo in Mississippi, United States May 2010 - May 2015 | |||
| Jun 20108000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 201024000 mi | Heat didn't work properly, heated well on "MAX" but not on any other setting. Replaced controller, ordered switch. | ||
| Jan 201164000 mi | Replaced switch. Still no joy. Update: still not fixed end of 2015. | ||
| Oct 201145000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 201146800 mi | Fix lasted about a month before gasket leaked oil again. This time removed engine from car for better access to timing cover gasket. | ||
| Mar 201375000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 201598000 mi | Overheated engine. | ||
| smart fortwo in Quebec, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 20101240 mi | Rattle, squeaking kind, annoying but fixed on the first time looked at it | ||
| Aug 20129700 mi | Oil Pan Gasket was Leaking , all was done under Warranty | ||
| smart fortwo in Oregon, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201564000 miUS $1100 | Would not shift. Stuck in 1st gear. Shifting system replaced in a full day. Flat bedded the smart to the Portland Or dealer. Picked the smart up the following day. | ||
| Nov 201562900 miUS $100 | Brake switch. Would not allow transmission to shift out of Park | ||
| Oct 201766000 miUS $149 | Battery died. Unable to start the smart. OEM battery gave me 8 trouble free years. | ||
| smart fortwo in Washington, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201426000 mi | Headlight failed | ||
| smart fortwo in Alabama, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 2010 | 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. | ||
| smart fortwo in Illinois, United States May 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jul 201334300 miUS $1100 | Failure of "Clutch Auctuator" on the "Automated Manual Transmission". | ||
| Aug 201334600 mi | Automated Manual Clutch continues to malfunction. dealer installed a new shifting mechanism. Also updated the transmission computer program. Tranny malfunctioned again in about two two weeks. I have learned to live with it including an "always on" CEL. | ||
| Aug 201441000 miUS $1600 | total clutch rebuild. | ||
| smart fortwo in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 201421080 miC $500 | When temperature below -20C, could not shift out of park. Had to run car with heater full blast until cabin warm, about 1 hour, before being able to shift into drive. DEALER COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM; DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT COULD BE! At highway speed, ABS warning light comes on. Dealer stated repair would involve replacing axle. 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. Left headlamp continually burns out. Have replaced lamp five times! | ||
| Oct 201425720 miC $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. | ||
| Dec 201427280 miC $250 | Flex pipe repair | ||
| May 201529140 mi | Transmission would only drive in 4th gear. When vehicle was parked, and then restarted, would not go into any gear, even though shift lever was operable. Car towed to the mechanic. Shop diagnosed sensor problem, not able to repair. Then it went away. | ||
| Jul 201531000 miC $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. No charge for the replacement of the left burned-out headlamp. | ||
| Aug 201531100 miC $1000 | ABS ring on left rear axle cracked. Had to replace the entire rear left axle | ||
| Sep 201531620 miC $710 | tie rod end replaced Exhaust gasket between converter and muffler | ||
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