AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2009 Smart Fortwo

NHTSA data on file today

The 2009 Smart Fortwo has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 100 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

Most-cited components in owner complaints

  • Power Train 27 complaints
  • Engine 19 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 18 complaints
  • Electrical System 14 complaints
  • Structure 10 complaints
  • Engine and Engine Cooling 9 complaints

Of the 100 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 100 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2009 Smart Fortwo

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