Smart Fortwo owners have reported 25 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system pump (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The 90 degree fittings(integral to the fuel pump) on top of the fuel pump cracked and leaks gasoline leading to a potential fire that could cause bodily injury for the driver and passenger. It is noticeable because of strong gasoline smell inside and outside of the car. Read details...
2008 Smart passion, 116k miles, maintained at recommended service intervals: condition: vehicle in use, various driving conditions: "old gas" smell inside vehicle after a break from usage of ~4-8 hours. "fresh gas" smell outside vehicle near the rear, after vehicle is used. Read details...
The brakes are slipping bad. They have been slipping since I bought the vehicle in 2016. The gas tank is leaking and has leaked into the cab of the car. The gas tank has been replaced 3 times. Read details...
During routine driving, gradually smelled stronger gasoline odors. Odor remained with car while parked & unused for several days. Smelled strong gasoline odor when engine running while parked in driveway. Read details...
As my wife was filling the gas tank it failed to build back pressure that would normally shut off the gas pump. This has occurred twice. Then on mon. The 19th of June after work my wife complained of a strong gas oder inside the vehicle. She drove the car to work on tues. Read details...