AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2008 Smart Fortwo
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Smart Fortwo has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 140 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V273000 Insulation Mat may Deform and cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V390000 PAINTING MATERIAL DELAMINATION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Power Train 32 complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Unknown or Other 17 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 12 complaints
- Seat Belts 10 complaints
Of the 140 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 27 a fire; across all 140 complaints, owners report 9 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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