MYRModel Year Report

2019 Smart Fortwo

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2019 Smart Fortwo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:28.250Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2005: 2 complaints 2005 2008: 140 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 complaint 2019: 1 complaint 2019 1
2005: 2 complaints 2005 2008: 140 complaints 2008 2009: 100 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 25 complaints 2013 2014: 13 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 21 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019 1
2005: 2 complaints 2005 2008: 140 complaints 2008 2009: 100 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 25 complaints 2013 2014: 13 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 21 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019 1

2019: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
20052
2008140
2009100
20106
201116
20128
201325
201413
20156
201621
20177
20181
20191

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

Faulty n83 and Electric Drive Failure occured after charging @ public charging center. No longer under warranty but currently owe 5k on Mercedes lease . Mercedes dealership recommended replacement of both @ 16k I leased the car from them used .

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-30

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2020-05-08Electrical system20V107000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive vehicle. A welded joint within the high-voltage battery main cell conductors may detach and interrupt electrical contact, resulting in sudden battery failure.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the high-voltage battery, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030009.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2019 Smart Fortwo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V107000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2019 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 2019 Smart Fortwo?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Smart Fortwo have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-22 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.