2008 SMART FORTWO Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2008 SMART FORTWO
2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 SMART FORTWO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
2008 SMART FOR TWO PASSION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR INSULATION MAT SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS
THE PLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIAL THAT MAKES UP THE CLEAR ROOF PANEL ON SMART FORTWO PASSION MODELS HAS BEEN KNOWN TO "CRAZE" OR HAZE OVER WITH FINE MARKS, THAT CATCH AND REFLECT THE SUN. THIS MAKES THE ROOF'S MATERIAL APPEAR TO WEAR DOWN DUE TO THE SUN'S UV LIGHT. OWNERS THAT PARK THEIR CARS IN GARAGES HAVE FEWER SYMPTOMS, AND ADVERSELY, THOSE WHO ALWAYS KEEP THEIR CAR OUTSIDE AND EXPOSED TO SUN SEE EXASPERATED ISSUES. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF THE MATERIAL WARPING DUE TO WEAR AND EXPERIENCING LEAKS AROUND THE EDGES. AS THE PANEL IS NOT A SUN ROOF, BUT INSTEAD THE VEHICLE'S ROOF ITSELF, THE PROBLEM IS NOT CHEAP TO REPAIR. THE MATERIAL HAS BEEN KNOWN TO "CRAZE" SINCE THE SMART FORTWO WAS UPDATED IN 2008, AND AS OF 2012 THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TR
Other 2008 SMART FORTWO Problem Areas
Engine
33 complaints
Power Train
22 complaints
Electrical System
18 complaints
Unknown Or Other
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
10 complaints
Seat Belts
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint