Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2012 Smart Fortwo.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
Transmission will go into three bars and not shift on highways and parkways, usually able to safely drive under power to side of road sometimes goes into neutral and have to coast to side. Occurs with elevated ambient moisture. Started at 32,000 miles. Known issue, transmission has a limp mode for this occurrence. Very difficult to diagnose, appears electrical in nature. Smart dealership will not address.