Equipment Related Problems of the 2013 Smart Fortwo

Table 1 shows four common equipment related problems of the 2013 Smart Fortwo. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the owners/service manual (one problem).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Smart Fortwo


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 2013 Smart Fortwo

The Equipment problem

Regarding lightning: water/humidity had access to the sam unit and the right-side signals/stop light stopped working. The vehicle was in motion when it suddenly stopped working. Regarding body/other: some of the convertible-roof steel frame/bars got bent when closing the top and the bent bars would   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

In compliance with my 2013 Smart Fortwo vehicle owner's manual, I washed my vehicle in an automatic car wash, located at a fuel station. Upon the start of the drying cycle, the front "hood assembly" detached from the car and flew back, striking my windshield.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

1st month of ownership noticed what I thought was a pine needle on drivers side of windshield. Tried to remove only to discover a hairline crack. Called dealership only to be told it was my responsibility to replace as it was 99% a rock crack.   Read details...


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