Smart Fortwo problems reported in Texas
33 of the 475 complaints filed about the Smart Fortwo came from Texas, most often about the engine & cooling.
Bigger states file more complaints simply for having more drivers. What is worth reading here is the mix — a part that fails in heat, cold or road salt shows up in some states long before others.
33
Complaints from Texas
1
Crashes
12
Fires
2009
Worst model year
What failed
Engine & Cooling
8
24.2%
Electrical System
6
18.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
18.2%
Other & Unspecified
5
15.2%
Seat Belts
3
9.1%
Equipment & Accessories
1
3.0%
Doors, Latches & Locks
1
3.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
1
3.0%
Body & Structure
1
3.0%
Steering
1
3.0%
By model year
2008 Fortwo
9
27.3%
2009 Fortwo
11
33.3%
2011 Fortwo
2
6.1%
2014 Fortwo
1
3.0%
2015 Fortwo
2
6.1%
2016 Fortwo
5
15.2%
2017 Fortwo
3
9.1%
Cities reporting most
Austin
5
16.1%
SAN Antonio
4
12.9%
Houston
4
12.9%
NEW Caney
3
9.7%
EL Paso
3
9.7%
Mt.pleasent
2
6.5%
Converse
2
6.5%
Georgetown
2
6.5%
Baytown
2
6.5%
Dallas
2
6.5%
Simonton
1
3.2%
Quitman
1
3.2%