Smart Fortwo owners have reported 65 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (41 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission not go into gear (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The power electronics control unit (ecm), part no. A453-900-72-11, and the DC-to-DC converter have both failed, rendering this all-electric vehicle completely inoperable. There is no backup propulsion system. Read details...
I bought the car and less than two weeks the transmission went there was flashing and beeping and the car would not go into gear. I bought a 2009 and in 2008 there was a recall on that model for that transmission problem sometimes the car won't start sometimes now and the hood latch is broken Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz Smart car. The contact stated that on multiple occasions when the vehicle was parked and the transmission lever was shifted, the transmission lever only shifted into neutral. Read details...
The gear cannot go reverse. It stuck at neutral. I can drive forward, neutral but not go reverse. Read details...
When car is stationary and I start it and put it into reverse the car would not move. The gear indicator instead of showing "r" shows blank. I have to turn off engine and try again. I succeed in about 3 tries. Read details...