Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2008 Smart Fortwo.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) vehicle info 2008 Smartcar style: pure color: silver VIN: [xxx] purchase date: September 20, 2008 purchase price: $17,000. 00 beginning mileage: 417 dealer information [xxx] description/explanation of events beginning in June 2008 to September 20, 2008, I spent time doing my due diligence regarding the new Smartcar and the performance possibilities it would have in my forestry consulting business. I typically drive 4,500 to 5,000 miles per month and my Ford f-150 was using approximately 26 gallons of fuel per day at a cost of $4. 25 per gallon. This due diligence included meeting with the general manager of Smart center seattle and giving him a full description of what work I would be doing and determining how I thought the car would hold up. We even measured the clearance of a showroom car which was acceptable. I was scheduled for a test drive and was completely sold on the car and the benefits of utilizing this vehicle in my profession. I ordered a car and was told it would take up to 15 months before my car would be built and delivered. There is a program where the dealership can sell cars that were ordered and not purchased for one reason or another. The car I eventually purchased was one of these cars. I was called to see if I would like to buy this one instead of waiting the months for my car to be manufactured. With the current cost of fuel at the time, I decided to purchase the car and surplus my ordered car when it came into the dealership. The cost of the vehicle was $17,000. 00 plus the dealer prep, tax and so on, for a total price of $19,000. The vehicle had a standard 24,000 mile warranty and I was given the option to purchase an extended warranty for an additional fee, approximately $2000 if I recall correctly. Because of the high mileage I drive each year, approximately 70,000 miles, I decide.
Gas gauge on 2009 Smart Fortwo will not register full on fill up. Car has been to the dealer 3 times to have repaired and they have replaced everything associated with this issue. Still cannot fix.
Gas gauge does not register full on fill ups.