2018 Smart Fortwo
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2008 | 140 |
| 2009 | 100 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle stalled and would not start due to issue with the electric motor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-30
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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I
2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Smart Fortwo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2018 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 2018 Smart Fortwo?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Smart Fortwo have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-22 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.