Saab 9000 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 | Saab 9000 | Smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 196 | 475 |
| Model years covered | 1986–1998 | 2005–2019 |
| Worst model year | 1993 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 1995 | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 28 |
| Fires reported | 16 | 68 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.8% | 25.1% |
Saab 9000 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
32
16.3%
Electrical System
29
14.8%
Brakes
26
13.3%
Engine & Cooling
23
11.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
20
10.2%
Airbags
10
5.1%
Seat Belts
10
5.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
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%