2009 SMART FORTWO Suspension Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2009 SMART FORTWO
2 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 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 Suspension Complaints
THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS IS THE SECOND COIL SPRING TO BREAK WITHIN A ONE YEAR PERIOD. UPDATED 09/10/15*LJ..UPDATED 12/02/15 *BF *CN
THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WITHOUT IMPACT TO THE SUSPENSION. THE SPRING IS CLEAN WITH NO RUST OR CORROSION AT THE BREAK POINT. THE SPRING PAINT STILL LOOKS NEW. THERE IS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT A SPRING SHOULD BREAK AT SUCH A LOW MILEAGE. THERE ARE OTHER REPORTS ON THE INTERNET FOR SPRINGS BREAKING, SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES, ON SMART VEHICLES. THE BREAK WAS AT THE LOWER PORTION OF THE SPRING WHICH MAY PUNCTURE A TIRE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES OR POSSIBLY JAM THE HUB AND THROWING THE VEHICLE OUT OF CONTROL. IF THE SPRING BROKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT SPEED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER MAY BE AT RISK. *TR
Other 2009 SMART FORTWO Problem Areas
Power Train
27 complaints
Engine
19 complaints
Unknown Or Other
18 complaints
Electrical System
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
9 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Otherunknown
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint