Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2013 Smart Fortwo. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems | |
| Transmission Stuck In Gear problems |
This car is an ev. Water in the brake light switch, will not let the car recharge. Water and mud in the 12v power cable on the drivers side of the battery pack has caused a 12v power cable fitting to crack. Both of these problems are on the bottom side of the car. Read details...
Driver seatbelt will not stay in tension ring. At times stuck in park & when unstuck will not engage any gear and stopping at red light while in drive soon after starting car it will not move when accelerator is engaged. Read details...
The gear cannot go reverse. It stuck at neutral. I can drive forward, neutral but not go reverse. Read details...