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
The worst 2005 smart Fortwo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 smart Fortwo 49
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom...
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance:...
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the...
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon,...
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can...
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver,...
- Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself
What 2005 smart Fortwo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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Questions about the 2005 smart Fortwo
Is the 2005 smart Fortwo reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 smart Fortwo, fewer than a typical Fortwo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 smart Fortwo?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 smart Fortwo have?
No recalls on record.
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