Smart Fortwo 2009

2009 Smart Fortwo: what owners report

• The automated gearbox and its clutch actuator are the main weak point of the 2007–2014 car: transmission is the top US complaint category, and ADAC links frequent breakdowns to the gearbox and clutch.2007–2014
• One 2009 owner describes a firm ride that passes every bump through, slow acceleration and poor manners in snow, and two mention road noise.2009
• German reports on the 2007–2014 car mention hard-to-trace air-conditioning leaks, rattling steering, whistling blower motors and a rain sensor that can drain the battery.2007–2014
• US owners of both the 2009 and 2016 cars praise how easily it parks and turns in tight city spaces, and report roughly 35 to 50 mpg.2009–2016