2009 smart fortwo Electrical and AC Problems and Repair Histories
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2009 smart fortwos for which no Electrical and Air Conditioning problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2009 smart fortwo problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Electrical and AC problem frequency.
For 2009 smart fortwo Electrical and AC problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2009 smart fortwo Electrical and Air Conditioning problems and repair histories that follow it.
smart fortwo Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | smart fortwo | 50 fortwos, 9.9 months of data per fortwo, average 27100 miles Note low average odometer. Warranty only lasts two years, so these cars are now out of warranty, and owners are more likely to live with minor problems.24 |
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2009 smart fortwo 2dr Coupe
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| smart fortwo in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | Tire Pressure Sensor |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| smart fortwo in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Headlight out and the car is not even a year old. |
| Jul | 2011 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| smart fortwo in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | AC / Heater fan failed. Fan motor was replaced. Troubleshooting, repair and car wash took less than 1 hour. |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| smart fortwo in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 28000 | 30 | Bth license plate lamps were burnt out and both license plate lamp fixtures were broken due to corrosion and had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| smart fortwo in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | Repair - Replaced defective A/C Control Unit under warranty. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| smart fortwo in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 43000 | 145 | Replaced the battery. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| smart fortwo in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Seat heater went out, ordered part. |
| Mar | 2012 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| smart fortwo in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | AC was leaking coolant after a prior damage repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| smart fortwo in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Interior fan would stop working sporadically |
| Aug | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Interior cabin blower motor replacement. Car is out-of-warranty, but part was replaced earlier, so the entire repair was no-charge. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| smart fortwo in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | Headlights could not be turned on. Dealer replaced steering column light stalk. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| smart fortwo in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | slow tire leak, unable to find, suspected tpms sensor |
| Oct | 2011 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| smart fortwo in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Air conditioner was not cooling. Topped up refrigerant, possibly underfilled from the factory. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| smart fortwo in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | I noticed that the A/C was not functioning properly in that the "climate control" function could not establish and maintain the cabin at a preset temperature. The only way to cool the car was to keep the A/C in the Maximum setting. Following the last trip to the dealer for the same problem, I again observed that the "climate control" was still not holding a preset temperature. This time the dealer ran a full system check and there were no anomalies and no fault codes present. |
| Jul | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Having exhausted all diagnostic tests with no success, the dealer agreed to "start replacing parts" to get to the bottom of things. They ordered a temperature control module that has been on national back-order for a month now. |
| Aug | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | The Temperature Control was replaced and there has been some improvement but I'm not sure the problem has been completely eliminated. Dealer is checking with Area Reps for additional assistance. |
| Sep | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | I took the car to the dealer to get copies of the A/C repair orders in order to submit a lemon law claim. The service manager pulled the heat duct temp sensor & re-installed it. There's no explanation for it but that seems to have solved the problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| smart fortwo in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | Airbag light came on. Loose connection at weight sensor connector under passenger seat. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 smart fortwo 2dr Convertible
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
| smart fortwo in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Heat didn't work properly, heated well on "MAX" but not on any other setting. Replaced controller, ordered switch. |
| Jan | 2011 | 25700 | 0 | Replaced switch. Still no joy. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| smart fortwo in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 18000 | 10 | Owner replaced headlamp. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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