Smart Fortwo owners have reported 58 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (46 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's horn assembly (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I was entering an intersection and missed judged the traffic light and was a bit to far forward, so I tried to reverse but the car would not shift to reverse. I have had an actuator replaced but the problem still happens intermittently where it will not shift to reverse. Read details...
I was on my way to school, the car began making a grinding noise, as I moved to the shoulder it died and the steering wheel locked up, the radio cut off, the horn stayed on, all the wipers went full force and the doors locked. Read details...
The vehicle fails intermittently to shift from brake to reverse or from reverse to drive. When the failure occurs, all that is seen on the front dashboard is a blank screen and the car alert systems lets out a continuous beeping denoting the failure of the shift. Read details...
Engine stops after making a harsh left turn- such as in a u-turn. Checked for physical touching of inserted key and that is not the case. Motor starts immediately when placed in neutral and ignition key is turned. Read details...
Vehicle in my garage, found vehicle battery box and passenger seat flooded due to the air conditioning condensation tube joint located in the battery box disconnected. Vehicle would not start, vehicle will not start, even after emptying the water from the battery box and recharging the battery. Read details...