Reliability & cost of ownership
Smart Fortwo Cabrio Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Smart Fortwo Cabrio? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Smart Fortwo Cabrio problems by model year
11 owner complaints on file across 1 model year, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for that year — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Fortwo Cabrio | Not confirmed | 11 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Smart Fortwo Cabrio, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- electrical system6 complaints
- power train3 complaints
- visibility2 complaints
- engine and engine cooling1 complaint
- exterior lighting1 complaint
- wheels1 complaint