Most common 2010 Smart fortwo problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Smart fortwo complaints by model year
Best fortwo years: 2010, 2012, 2015. Years to avoid: 2008, 2009, 2013, 2016. Compare all years →
What 2010 Smart fortwo owners say
Engine & cooling
My car was in motion on the freewaywhen it seized. When stopped the engine in the back caught fire, my vehicle burned to the ground, there were recalls for this the year before, (for the 2009 Smart car) there are videos documnting this on you tube. My brother who worked for Mercedes (the parent company of Smart) as a mechanic told me to see if there were any recalls.
I purchased a new 2010 Smart for two ' cabriole in May, 2011, from Smart center palm beach [fl] (aka. Mercedes-Benz of palm beach). On December 27, 2013, I experienced loud noises under the front hood. I drove the vehicle to the Smart center ' gainesville [fl] (aka. Mercedes-Benz of gainesville) where they 'found the radiator cooling fan to have excessive play causing the noise.' [see r/o number 6022634 /1, copy attached.] the odometer read 51501. The cost for this repair was $962.65, including a courtesy $50- discount. On June 22, 2016, I, again, experienced loud noises under the front hood and drove the car to the Smart center ' tampa [fl] (aka. Mercedes-Benz of tampa) where they found 'cause: radiator fan is faulty'. [see invoice 473583, copy attached.] the odometer read 93833. The cost for this repair was $946.69. …
2010 Smart fortwo engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3-cyl | 5-speed dual-clutch | RWD | 33 / 41 / 36 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Smart fortwo a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 fortwo rates better than average: 53% fewer complaints than a typical year of the fortwo at the same age. It is one of the best fortwo years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Smart fortwo?
The engine & cooling — 3 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (1) and transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 Smart fortwo have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Smart fortwo. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Smart fortwo?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2012 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2009, 2013 and 2016. See the full Smart fortwo years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Smart fortwo problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 38,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.