MYRModel Year Report

2005 Smart Fortwo

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2005 Smart Fortwo
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:40:12.304Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Smart Fortwo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2008: 139 complaints 2009: 100 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 25 complaints 2013 2014: 13 complaints 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 21 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaints 2019: 1 complaints 2019
2005: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
20052
2008139
2009100
20106
201116
20128
201325
201413
20156
201621
20177
20181
20191

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161208

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160608

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Smart Fortwo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Smart Fortwo reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Smart Fortwo?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Smart Fortwo have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.