Table 1 shows seven common power train related problems of the 2008 Smart Fortwo. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (five problems).
I was entering an intersection and missed judged the traffic light and was a bit to far forward, so I tried to reverse but the car would not shift to reverse. I have had an actuator replaced but the problem still happens intermittently where it will not shift to reverse. Read details...
Know issue with transmission. Will not go into reverse half the time. Making it dangerous if needed quickly. Parallel parking on a busy street, the car would not go into reverse, holding up traffic for a very long time. Having to push it into the spot! mercedes says it is a software problem. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Smart Fortwo. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the clutch coupling motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 56,150. Read details...