Smart Fortwo Cabrio owners have reported 3 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment 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. Also put lubricant in key shaft. With several attempts the key finally turned over. After being stranded for four hours in 0 degree weather. My vehicle remains in a parking lot. Have no idea where to take this vehicle due to no dealers work on a Smart car. Have no idea what or how to fix this problem. This faulty mechanism needs to be recalled.
While driving on the highway the car the car began to decelerate and I had to pull over to the side of the road, I noticed the car was on fire behind me and I jumped out of the car as the fire engulfed the remainder of the car.
Just received my recall #18v273. I have a question : this recall concerns 2008-2009 model years only. Since mb made some sort of change in 2010, how long have they known about this issue ? since 2010 ? why am I just now finding out about it in 2018 ? did mb try to hide this issue ? rainer wittich, Smart owner.