2008 Smart Fortwo electrical system problems
The 2008 Smart Fortwo has 20 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
20
Electrical System complaints
11%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“IN MY GARAGE I TRIED TO START CAR AFTER EMPTYING WATER FROM FLOODED BATTERY BOX AND ALLOWING TO DRY FOR 4 DAYS. ELECTRICAL CABLE RUNNING THROUGH BATTERY BOX CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED COMPLETELY THROUGH, SEE PICTURE. BATTERY BOX FLOODED FROM A/C CONDENSATION TUBE DISCONNECT IN BATTERY BOX, SEE PICTURE,…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2008 Smart Fortwo have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2008 Smart Fortwo electrical system — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.