Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission floor shift (one problem).
Could not shift into reverse. This problem has gotten worst. The failure to shift into reverse happens almost daily. The Smart dealer stated I need a new clutch. This start at about 20,000 miles. All other manual and automatic shifting is normal. Read details...
The car has a intermittent problem with shifting into reverse. When shifted the transmission lever to the reverse position the shift indicator on the information center will show blank and a high pitch beeping sound will be heard. Read details...
The shifter on my 2 month old Smart car locked out of park and reverse, there fore not enabling the car to be turned off or to be placed into a safe condition after driving also possibility of not being able to move, as reverse became not functional. Read details...