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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 20 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
| 16000 mi US $150 |
Smog cert., flush brake fluid, computer update to correct intermittent not shifting into reverse. Total was $354. |
| 43700 mi | Leaking fluid |
| 58000 mi US $5500 |
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. |
| 36 mi US $400 |
Motor mounts replaced |
| 10500 mi | Car would intermittently not move when in reverse. Dealer upgraded and replaced clutch plate. Also performed 10K maintenance. Problem seems to be solved. |
| 32200 mi US $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 |
| 37200 mi C $760 |
The reverse gear sometimes does not engage. Needs to go in for another trip to be diagnosed. |
| 37200 mi | The reverse software module was upgraded. |
| 94000 mi US $1500 |
Clutch actuator motor shaft broke; had to replace the entire clutch actuator (could not just buy the motor) |
| 95300 mi US $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. |
| 15000 mi US $158 |
Would not go into reverse. Would lock up in neutral. Update computer. Resync trans & shifter. |
| 26507 mi US $259 |
On 1st startup, did not engage reverse. Harsh shifting. "Banged" into gear. Dealer could not duplicate problem. Nothing repaired. Paid for "diagnosis" |
| 39000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced gear selector unit inside of car |
| 31000 mi US $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. |
2009 smart fortwo 2dr Convertible
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| 34300 mi US $1100 |
Failure of "Clutch Auctuator" on the "Automated Manual Transmission". |
| 34600 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. |
| 41000 mi US $1600 |
total clutch rebuild. |
| 21080 mi C $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! |
| 29140 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. |
| 64000 mi US $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. |
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