Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2009 Smart Fortwo. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the horn assembly (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Ignition Module problems | |
| Software problems |
Possible safety issue with Smartcar 2009, VIN: [xxx] intermittent issue with gearbox shifter not allowing car to be shifted into reverse. Safety issue. When trying to back into a parking space, or leave a parking space. Read details...
I was on my way to school, the car began making a grinding noise, as I moved to the shoulder it died and the steering wheel locked up, the radio cut off, the horn stayed on, all the wipers went full force and the doors locked. Read details...
Appears that my 2009 Smartfortwo passion and others on the internet are being confronted with many of the same exact problems. Vehicle will not go into r (reverse) at times and the keyfob may need to be reprogrammed for not working in the vehicle at all. Read details...