Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2008 Smart Fortwo

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 2008 Smart Fortwo. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake abs warning light (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Smart Fortwo


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2008 Smart Fortwo

The Service Brakes problem

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...

The Brake Abs Warning Light problem

The contact owns a 2008 Smart Fortwo. While driving approximately 35 mph, the anti-lock brake indicator illuminated. In addition, the alternator seized and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.   Read details...

The Brake Fluid Leak problem

The contact owns a 2008 Smart Fortwo. The contact observed an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shocks were leaking fluid onto the brakes and that the brakes and shocks needed to be replaced.   Read details...


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