Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems |
Several times my 2008 Smart will not go into reverse gear. Or start sometimes as explained in many other post here. Mb said that its my clutch assemby, mb report says (1) transmission need to be removed inspect clutch disk pressure plates and thowout bearing/ clutch will not teach in causing engine lamp cost $1359. 00 and if that dont work (2) clutch assemby replacement of clutch thowout bearing pressure plate if needed when transmission is out parts only $1031. 20 this car only has 38,326 miles on it I am the 2nd owner pad got the car with 4,500 miles on it. Mb and Smartusa have been no help at all in this matter.
Approximately four nights ago, after exiting the highway, my Smart car lost all power and came to a stop in the middle of the street. Although the vehicle was still in drive and I had not touched the ignition, even the lights on the vehicle and the radio inside the car cut off completely. There was no warning and no warning lights came on. I was forced to place the vehicle into park and turn the key to start the vehicle back. As soon as I did this, the car returned to normal and I completed the journey home.