2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fortwo Cabrio years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Fortwo Cabrio model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 55%), typically at around 21,850 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 55% | 21,850 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 27% | 25,780 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 18% | 32,350 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 9% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine Compartment Fire (EA17003) — opened Sep 1, 2017, closed Aug 21, 2018, led to recall 18V273000.
- Engine Compartment Fire (PE16016) — opened Dec 16, 2016, closed Nov 20, 2017, led to recall 18V273000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Reverse doesn't engage when shifting the gear to r, either i have to turn off the vehicle or go the manual shifts then eventually the reverse gear will engage. Sometimes it takes minutes to engage and it becomes problematic when conducting in traffic and it is very hazardous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 smart fortwo cabrio. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
Fan blower motor will not work to move heat to windshield to defrost in winter. I can not see out of windshield.
Had been driving on highway for approximately 25 miles when a strong odor of electrical wiring burning became evident. Windshield wipers, horn, check engine light, and dash lights began to malfunction. Pulled car to side of road and noticed smoke coming from dash. Driver exited the vehicle and then…
Had issues 5 or 6 times with ignition turning off when i'm driving along and came close to getting killed! Have also had issues with transmission not going into gears right, always have to look to be sure i'm in right spot on shifter, because it doesn't do anything sometimes when you shift into…
Other Smart Fortwo Cabrio years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 Fortwo Cabrio | 17 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, visibility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fortwo Cabrio model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.