26 problems have been reported for the 2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 7 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (5 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Structure | |
| Equipment | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Electrical System | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Steering |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe in 2008.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2022 | |
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Smart Fortwo Coupe, the following table can be used to compare the 2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe with the Smart Fortwo Coupe from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2008 Fortwo Coupe is 26 while the average number of problems reported for the 2 model years of the Smart Fortwo Coupe is 14.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2015 Fortwo Coupe | |
| 2008 Fortwo Coupe |