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Reliability and problems of Smart cars

We have documented 3 engines across 3 generations of 2 models from Smart. None reaches high risk according to our index; the highest-risk one is the 0.9 TCe (moderate risk). The lowest-risk one is the MIVEC gasolina (low risk).

17 recalls and campaigns documented in 2 models. See the Smart recalls

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The Smart engines that give the most trouble

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 10.9 TCeSmart Forfour and FortwoMost serious fault:Critical severity49Moderate risk
  2. 21.0 SCe (B4D)Smart Forfour and FortwoMost serious fault:Medium severity23Low risk
  3. 3MIVEC gasolinaSmart Forfour IMost serious fault:High severity15Low risk

Smart models by generation

With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.

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