Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2009 Smart Fortwo. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems | |
| Transmission Gear Indicator problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems |
The contact owns a 2009 Smart Fortwo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The vehicle was turned off, the contact waited, and then restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as needed. Read details...
I bought the car and less than two weeks the transmission went there was flashing and beeping and the car would not go into gear. I bought a 2009 and in 2008 there was a recall on that model for that transmission problem sometimes the car won't start sometimes now and the hood latch is broken Read details...
When car is stationary and I start it and put it into reverse the car would not move. The gear indicator instead of showing "r" shows blank. I have to turn off engine and try again. I succeed in about 3 tries. Read details...