Question 1

Is the Smart FORTWO reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Smart FORTWO has 153 total NHTSA complaints across 8 model years. The most reliable years are 2010 (8 complaints), 2015 (10 complaints), 2012 (11 complaints). Years to avoid: 2016 (39 complaints), 2013 (35 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Smart FORTWO should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2016, 2013 Smart FORTWO. The 2016 model has the most complaints (39) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Smart FORTWO?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Smart FORTWO are 2010 (8 complaints), 2015 (10 complaints), 2012 (11 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2017	13	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SMART FORTWO. THE CONT...	Above Average
2016	39	ON STEEP UPHILLS AND WHEN YOU HAVE COME TO A STOP ...	Below Average
2015	10	WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ...	Excellent Reliability
2014	14	WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED OF 40MPH, THE VEHI...	Average
2013	35	THE 2013 SMART FORTWO PURE EDITION (BASE MODEL) SE...	Below Average
2012	11	I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY (5 LANE) IN MY 2012 S...	Above Average
2011	23	THIS CAR IS JUST OVER A YEAR OLD, ONLY 24,928 MILE...	Average
2010	8	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SMART FORTWO. WHILE D...	Excellent Reliability

Smart FORTWO — All Years

Smart FORTWO — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid