Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Ignition problems |
Can not turn ignition key to start the car. Car was parked in a parking lot. After several hours had to pry up console to switch the the yellow up. Then had to put gear in neutral. Put oil in gear shaft area. Plus blow out any debris that might have fallen in key hole. Read details...
I have a 2008 Smart fortwo, the ignition key is between the seats. At least eight times in traffic, I have accidentally turned the car off by bumping the key fob. The car sits dead in traffic until I can restart it. It has everything to do with the placement of the key. Read details...