CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (5 reports).
0Recalls
17Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio.
Most common 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
CAN NOT TURN IGNITION KEY TO START THE CAR. CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. AFTER SEVERAL HOURS HAD TO PRY UP CONSOLE TO SWITCH THE THE YELLOW UP. THEN HAD TO PUT GEAR IN NEUTRAL. PUT OIL IN GEAR SHAFT AREA. PLUS BLOW OUT ANY DEBRIS THAT MIGHT HAVE FALLEN IN KEY HOLE. ALSO PUT LUBRICANT IN KEY SHAFT. WITH SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE KEY FINALLY TURNED OVER. AFTER BEING STRANDED FOR FOUR HOURS IN 0 DEGREE WEATHER. MY VEHICLE REMAINS IN A PARKING LOT. HAVE NO IDEA WHERE TO TAKE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO NO DEALERS WORK ON A SMART CAR. HAVE NO IDEA WHAT OR HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. THIS FAULTY MECHANISM NEEDS TO BE RECALLED.
THIS CONCERNS NHTSA RECALL #18V273. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW AT A DEALER 30 MILES FROM MY HOME. SMART HAS LEFT THE US MARKET AND THEIR WEBSITE SHOWS THE CLOSEST DEALER IS 220 MILES AWAY (ONE DIRECTION). THEIR WEBSITE SAYS THAT AUTHORIZED MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERS CAN PERFORM THE RECALL WORK. I TRIED MY LOCAL MERCEDES-BENZ AND THEY REFERRED ME TO A DEALER THAT IS OVER 100 MILES AWAY (ONE WAY). DOESN'T THE MANUFACTURER HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO PERFORM THE RECALL IN A REASONABLE MANNER? I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A LOCAL DEALER, NOW IT WILL TAKE ME DOING A 200 MILE TRIP TO GET THIS RECALL DONE. SHOULDN'T THE MANUFACTURER BE REQUIRED TO ARRANGE FOR A LOCAL SERVICE CENTER TO DO THIS RECALL?
RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 2018060010. I LIVE IN BOISE, IDAHO. THE CLOSEST DEALER THAT CAN DO THE RECALL WORK IS IN DRAPER UTAH. THE DEALER WANTS ME TO DRIVE THE CAR TO UTAH TO HAVE THE RECALL DONE. DOESN'T SEEM LIKE A SAFE IDEA FOR ME. *TR
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY CONTINUOUSLY MAINTAINED 2008 SMART CAR. ON 12/3102015 AT 11:50 AM. (SUNNY, 80 DEG. F) I WENT THRU A CITY INTERSECTION, AT ABOUT 15 MPH, TO TURN LEFT, I WAS HIT BROADSIDE ("T" BONED), INTO MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR BY A FORD E250 VAN, FILLED WITH AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, WHICH WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35MPH. MY SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, BUT THE FRONT STEERING-WHEEL AIR BAG DID DEPLOY. BUT MY INJURIES ARE ON MY LEFT SIDE OF MY HEAD AND BODY AND ARE AS FOLLOWS: CONCUSSION (CONTINUED MENTAL CONFUSION/SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS); BROKEN STERNUM-CLAVICLE--JAW (2) PLACES (SURGERY IMPLANTED 2 METAL PLATES); SHATTERED UPPER FEMUR (ROD SURGERY INSERTED TO KNEE); BROKEN UPPER
WE DROVE ABOUT 12 MILES TO A FRIENDS, PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, WENT INSIDE TO VISIT. IN 10-15 MINUTES WAS A KNOCK ON THE DOOR BY A NEIGHBOR WHO SAID "YOUR CAR IS ON FIRE". WE CALLED 911, EMPTIED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO NO AVAIL. I TOOK MANY PHOTOS FROM START TO FINISH WHILE WAITING FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THEY PUT OUT THE FIRE. INSURANCE TOW TRUCK TOOK THE CAR TO THEIR LOT. THE WHOLE BACK HALF WAS BADLY DAMAGED. AFTERWARDS I FOUND MANY REPORTS OF FIRES LIKE MINE. THE PORTLAND, OREGON MERCEDES DEALER WOULD NOT TALK TO US. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE CAR SEEMS LIKE A TOTAL LOSS. WE WERE NEVER WARNED THERE WAS ANY DANGER FROM FIRE. *TR
2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio questions
Does the 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (5), Electrical System (5), Seat Belts (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabrio has been fixed?
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