general problems of the 2013 Smart Fortwo

Three problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2013 Smart Fortwo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Smart Fortwo based on all problems reported for the 2013 Fortwo.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2020

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 prevent the top from closing unless you forced the steel/metal bars.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2018

On Friday February 16th when trying to start my 2013 Smart Fortwo brabus, the lights on the dashboard started flicking, smoke started to come out from the ac vents, the car caught on fire and exploded, fire department determined to be an electrical issue. The car was stationary on a city street at the time. . Read more...

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2014

Kuhmo tire went flat after only 13,000 miles, dealer recommends all tires be replaced. I drove cars when they had inner tubes and never had tires wear out this fast.


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