Smart Fortwo vs Chevrolet Corsica
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 | Chevrolet Corsica |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 475 | 1,163 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2019 | 1987–1997 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 28 | 127 |
| Fires reported | 68 | 46 |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 90 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25.1% | 22.9% |
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%
Chevrolet Corsica by year
What breaks
Brakes
205
17.6%
Electrical System
158
13.6%
Engine & Cooling
133
11.4%
Lights
104
8.9%
Airbags
78
6.7%
Seat Belts
76
6.5%
Steering
70
6.0%
Body & Structure
63
5.4%