.........I not the curren owner for this vehicle but, my smart is affected with the same problem or fault-defect. Https://www.iaai.com/vehicle?itemid=31877430&rownumber=9&loadrecent=true . .........vehicle won't start. ..........fuse box. Fail. .......... ......... Thank you.
2008 smart Fortwo: won't start
5 of the 140 complaints about the 2008 smart Fortwo describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 71,300
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Won't start by model year
- 20181
- 20095
- 20085
What owners say
Vehicle in my garage, found vehicle battery box and passenger seat flooded due to the air conditioning condensation tube joint located in the battery box disconnected. Vehicle would not start, vehicle will not start, even after emptying the water from the battery box and recharging the battery. Have a read multiple complaints concerning this issue on the smart blog. Possible electric shock issue as well as all electrical and lights out.
While driving car will drive fine..stop to parallel park or reverse...car will not go into reverse gear..or drive gear.... Shut car off to reset everything then car will not start up for awhile..... If at all taken to smart center to no avil called smart all they want to do is give me a $500 dollar discount on another smart car... And no answer to the current problem im having with a current smart car car only has 43,277 miles
The 2008 smart car, has been consistently, shifting into neutral, while driving, usually, when entering, or exiting a highway, or at an intersection (speed changes). The car shifts into neutral, and then usually shuts down, causing the vehicle to be rear ended, from unsuspecting drivers behind this vehicle..the problem started when the car, would not shift into reverse, while parked..smart offered a software fix, to address that issue. Had that done, then problem progressed, to shifting to neutral while driving, and stalling out...at times car, would restart, but it would not shift into gear, indicating only a flashing neutral position. At times, car would not start at all, because would not know what gear it was in...if waited 10-20 minutes, or several hours, it might restart, and shift, for a short period, before it did the same thing again...apparently it's a common problem, with the smart car forums, full of complaints, about the 2008 year, with smart co., at times, authorizing repairs, and replacement with 2009 mechanisms, that do not have the same problems as the 2008 model year. There should definitely be a recall for the 2008 smart car, model year, before someone is killed, entering, exiting a highway, at a railroad crossing, or at an intersection, where the car, shifts into neutral, won't shift out, and shuts off... Thank you
The 2008 smart car, has been consistently, shifting into neutral, while driving, usually, when entering, or exiting a highway, or at an intersection (speed changes). The car shifts into neutral, and then usually shuts down, causing the vehicle to be rear ended, from unsuspecting drivers behind this vehicle..the problem started when the car, would not shift into reverse, while parked..smart offered a software fix, to address that issue. Had that done, then problem progressed, to shifting to neutral while driving, and stalling out...at times car, would restart, but it would not shift into gear, indicating only a flashing neutral position. At times, car would not start at all, because would not know what gear it was in...if waited 10-20 minutes, or several hours, it might restart, and shift, for a short period, before it did the same thing again...apparently it's a common problem, with the smart car forums, full of complaints, about the 2008 year, with smart co., at times, authorizing repairs, and replacement with 2009 mechanisms, that do not have the same problems as the 2008 model year. There should definitely be a recall for the 2008 smart car, model year, before someone is killed, entering, exiting a highway, at a railroad crossing, or at an intersection, where the car, shifts into neutral, won't shift out, and shuts off... Thank you
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2008-2009 smart fortwo cabrio and fortwo coupe vehicles. The rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deteriorate, and loosen over time, allowing the mat to contact hot exhaust system components.
- Risk
- If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear insulation mat with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began in July 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060010.
Recall number 18V273000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 smart Fortwo won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 2008 smart Fortwo?
5 of 140 owner complaints about the 2008 smart Fortwo (4%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 smart Fortwo?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 smart Fortwo
Fire or smoke 26Won't shift 14Fuel pump 5Fuel smell 5Stalling 5
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