Rivian R1T 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 | Rivian R1T | Smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 195 | 475 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2026 | 2005–2019 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 24 | 28 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 68 |
| Injuries reported | 17 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.1% | 25.1% |
Rivian R1T by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
40
20.5%
Airbags
19
9.7%
Suspension
18
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
18
9.2%
Electrical System
17
8.7%
Steering
13
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
6.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
5.1%
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%