Smart Fortwo Coupe vs Forest River R-Pod
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 | Smart Fortwo Coupe | Forest River R-Pod |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 26 | 64 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2016 | 2010–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2019 |
| Best model year | — | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.7% | 4.7% |
Smart Fortwo Coupe by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
30.8%
Body & Structure
4
15.4%
Engine & Cooling
3
11.5%
Brakes
3
11.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
7.7%
Other & Unspecified
2
7.7%
Electrical System
1
3.8%
Steering
1
3.8%
Forest River R-Pod by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
18
28.1%
Other & Unspecified
15
23.4%
Tires
11
17.2%
Electrical System
6
9.4%
Suspension
5
7.8%
Brakes
3
4.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
4.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
1
1.6%