Smart Fortwo owners have reported 20 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake abs warning light (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2009 Smart Fortwo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The vehicle was turned off, the contact waited, and then restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as needed. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Smart Fortwo. While driving approximately 35 mph, the anti-lock brake indicator illuminated. In addition, the alternator seized and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Smart Fortwo. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The failure was located at cylinder three. Read details...
Abs & brake icons were lit on the dashboard when I started the car on 9/13/2018. Mechanic found abs module to be full of water, which corroded connector pins in the abs module, causing the abs system to fail. Lack of abs could result in damage to car or personal injury. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Smart Fortwo. The contact observed an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shocks were leaking fluid onto the brakes and that the brakes and shocks needed to be replaced. Read details...