Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid vs Smart Fortwo
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid | Smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 196 | 475 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2015 | 2005–2019 |
| Worst model year | — | 2008 |
| Best model year | — | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 28 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 68 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.2% | 25.1% |
Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
51
26.0%
Engine & Cooling
18
9.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
9.2%
Steering
17
8.7%
Body & Structure
14
7.1%
Doors, Latches & Locks
11
5.6%
Brakes
9
4.6%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
9
4.6%
Smart Fortwo by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
106
22.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
71
14.9%
Electrical System
57
12.0%
Other & Unspecified
45
9.5%
Seat Belts
35
7.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
31
6.5%
Body & Structure
26
5.5%
Brakes
20
4.2%