2010 Smart Fortwo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fortwo years
- Not enough data 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Smart Fortwo. That ranks 9th out of 13 Fortwo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 93,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 50% | 93,800 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 3,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 20,025 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Smart Fortwo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 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.
My car was in motion on the freewaywhen it seized. When stopped the engine in the back caught fire, my vehicle burned to the ground, there were recalls for this the year before, (for the 2009 smart car) there are videos documnting this on you tube. My brother who worked for mercedes (the parent…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SMART FORTWO. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BLOWER MOTOR DID NOT WORK AND CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED SMART CENTER ALBUQUERQUE AT [redacted] (LOCATED AT 1220 S RENAISSANCE BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM…
I purchased a new 2010 smart for two ' cabriole in may, 2011, from smart center palm beach [fl] (aka. Mercedes-benz of palm beach). On december 27, 2013, i experienced loud noises under the front hood. I drove the vehicle to the smart center ' gainesville [fl] (aka. Mercedes-benz of gainesville)…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 smart fortwo. While driving approximately 7 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and it resumed normal operation. The failure occurred four times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
My car was in park and i could not move the gear shift to drive. I am trying to sell the car. Someone bought the car yesterday and i am worried they will want to bring the car back to me. *tr
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 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Fortwo | 100 | 1 |
| 2008 Fortwo | 140 | 2 |
| 2005 Fortwo | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Smart Fortwo?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Smart Fortwo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.