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 failure mileage was 49,000. Updated 01/31/2017*ct
Vehicle safety record
2005 Smart Fortwo Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Smart Fortwo with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the engine & cooling (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Fortwo year, for its age
#362 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Smart Fortwo problems
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No recalls for the 2005 Smart Fortwo
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Smart Fortwo. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2005 Smart Fortwo
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 standards, refuses to answer my question. No one can help me find out if my airbags are part of the recall.
Smart Fortwo: every year compared
All Fortwo yearsQuestions about the 2005 Smart Fortwo
Does the 2005 Smart Fortwo have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Smart Fortwo right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Smart Fortwo?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Smart Fortwo had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 8, 2016 and the latest on December 8, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Smart Fortwo a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 95 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Smart Fortwo year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Smart Fortwo years have the most complaints?
2008 (140), 2009 (100), 2011 (16). See every Smart Fortwo year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Smart Fortwo has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data