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smart Fortwo Cabrio years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the smart Fortwo Cabrio since 2008. The 2008 model year has 17 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
28
Recalls
0
Worst year
2008
Model years
2008-2009

smart Fortwo Cabrio years to avoid

No model year of the smart Fortwo Cabrio stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best smart Fortwo Cabrio years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

smart Fortwo Cabrio complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20082009

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common smart Fortwo Cabrio problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    11
  • Transmission
    8
  • Visibility
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Airbags
    1

smart Fortwo Cabrio problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20098111Electrical25,78002
20087517Electrical21,54301

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the smart Fortwo Cabrio

What years of the smart Fortwo Cabrio should you avoid?

No single model year of the smart Fortwo Cabrio has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used smart Fortwo Cabrio?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the smart Fortwo Cabrio?

Electrical, with 11 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (8) and visibility (3).

How many recalls does the smart Fortwo Cabrio have?

No recalls on record.

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