Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2008 Smart Fortwo. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter solenoid (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Starter Solenoid problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Software problems |
We were driving in greensboro nc this afternoon on the way to my husbands birthday dinner when off of bridford? parkway our 2008 Smart car passion for two started malfunctioning all lights flashing on instrument panel & brakes quit & another motorist drove up beside us with window down Read details...
Failure to shift out of park into reverse. Gearshift moves but gear display goes blank and chime sounds. Sometimes it will go into drive. It may be a solenoid problem. Very frustrating and it seems to be getting worse over time. I now have 38,000 miles on the car. This issue needs to be looked into. Read details...
Vehicle in my garage, found vehicle battery box and passenger seat flooded due to the air conditioning condensation tube joint located in the battery box disconnected. Vehicle would not start, vehicle will not start, even after emptying the water from the battery box and recharging the battery. Read details...