2005 Smart Fortwo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fortwo years
- Not enough data 11th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Smart Fortwo. That ranks 11th out of 13 Fortwo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Smart Fortwo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Smart Fortwo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Smart Fortwo.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 smart fortwo. The contact stated that the exhaust system failed and the fuel tank fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate…
I can get no information about recalls for this car, but especially whether or not the airbags in this car are part of the takata airbag recall. Mercedes usa can't help. Mercedes germany won't help. The company that purchased these cars, brought them to the us, and modified them to meet us…
Other Smart Fortwo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fortwo | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Fortwo | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Fortwo | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 Fortwo | 21 | 1 |
| 2015 Fortwo | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 Fortwo | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 Fortwo | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 Fortwo | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 Fortwo | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 Fortwo | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Fortwo | 100 | 1 |
| 2008 Fortwo | 140 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Smart Fortwo?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Smart Fortwo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Smart Fortwo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fortwo model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.