11 problems have been reported for the 2012 Smart Fortwo. The following chart shows the 8 most common problems for 2012 Smart Fortwo. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 2 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belts (2 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Air Bag | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Power Train | |
| Structure |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2012 Smart Fortwo in the United States are 5,059 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Smart Fortwo owners in the last 10 years is 11, and the age of the vehicle is 10, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 11 / 5,059 / 10 * 1000 = 0.22.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Smart Fortwo model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Smart Fortwo in 2012.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2012 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Smart Fortwo, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Smart Fortwo with the Smart Fortwo from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 Fortwo is 11 while the average number of problems reported for the 12 model years of the Smart Fortwo is 34.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2018 Fortwo | |
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| 2012 Fortwo | |
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