Smart Fortwo Cabrio owners have reported 3 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's defogger (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's blower (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Defogger problems | |
| Blower problems |
Blower motor operating intermittently. Sometimes it will come on and sometimes it doesn't, no rhyme or reason to it. Heater and ac function properly, but without a forced air system. This becomes a major problem when the windows fog up during rainy or cold weather and there is no way to clear them. Read details...
Blower motor became intermittent then failed at only 16,000 miles. Causes safety issue with inability to defrost windshield and side windows, driver distraction fiddling with controls, driver discomfort and distraction from high heat in cabin due to loss of air conditioning in over 100 degree f Read details...