2005 SMART FORTWO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 SMART FORTWO
The 2005 SMART FORTWO has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 SMART FORTWO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 SMART FORTWO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 SMART FORTWO
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 SMART FORTWO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SMART FORTWO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED AND THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. UPDATED 01/31/2017*CT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SMART FORTWO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED AND THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. UPDATED 01/31/2017*CT
I CAN GET NO INFORMATION ABOUT RECALLS FOR THIS CAR, BUT ESPECIALLY WHETHER OR NOT THE AIRBAGS IN THIS CAR ARE PART OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. MERCEDES USA CAN'T HELP. MERCEDES GERMANY WON'T HELP. THE COMPANY THAT PURCHASED THESE CARS, BROUGHT THEM TO THE US, AND MODIFIED THEM TO MEET US STANDARDS, REFUSES TO ANSWER MY QUESTION. NO ONE CAN HELP ME FIND OUT IF MY AIRBAGS ARE PART OF THE RECALL.
I CAN GET NO INFORMATION ABOUT RECALLS FOR THIS CAR, BUT ESPECIALLY WHETHER OR NOT THE AIRBAGS IN THIS CAR ARE PART OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. MERCEDES USA CAN'T HELP. MERCEDES GERMANY WON'T HELP. THE COMPANY THAT PURCHASED THESE CARS, BROUGHT THEM TO THE US, AND MODIFIED THEM TO MEET US STANDARDS, REFUSES TO ANSWER MY QUESTION. NO ONE CAN HELP ME FIND OUT IF MY AIRBAGS ARE PART OF THE RECALL.
Safety Rating for the 2005 SMART FORTWO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 SMART FORTWO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 SMART FORTWO
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 SMART FORTWO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI8260P069270 — EQUIPMENT
Media system, poor sound quality via AUX IN
LI83 30-P-066810 — EQUIPMENT
Switching noise from climate relay
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 SMART FORTWO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SMART FORTWO
- 2005 SMART FORTWO (current)
- 2008 SMART FORTWO — 175 complaints
- 2009 SMART FORTWO — 139 complaints
- 2010 SMART FORTWO — 8 complaints
Other SMART Models
- SMART FORTWO CABRIO — 36 total complaints
- SMART FORTWO COUPE — 26 total complaints
- SMART FORTWO COUPE ELECTRIC — 7 total complaints
- SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET — 2 total complaints
- SMART FORTWO CONVERTIBLE ELECTR — 2 total complaints
- SMART CABRIO — 0 total complaints
- SMART CABRIO ED — 0 total complaints
- SMART COUPE — 0 total complaints