What is the fuel economy of a 2008 smart fortwo coupe?

EPA figures for the 2008 smart fortwo coupe reach 36 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2008 smart fortwo coupe?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 smart fortwo coupe. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2008 smart fortwo coupe?

Owners have filed 200 complaints with NHTSA for the 2008 smart fortwo coupe, most often about: Power Train, Engine, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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2008 smart fortwo coupe

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 36 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.0L 3-cyl	Automatic (S5)	Premium	33	41	36	247

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 18V273000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2008-2009 smart fortwo cabrio and fortwo coupe vehicles. The rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deteriorate, and loosen over time, allowing the mat to contact hot exhaust system components.

Campaign 08V390000

SMART USA IS RECALLING 43 MY 2008 FORTWO 451 VEHICLES. A SINGLE BATCH OF PAINT SENT TO THE COMPANY DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. A RE-WORK WAS DONE IN THE PLANT USING DIFFERENT FORMULATIONS OF PAINTING MATERIALS. AFTER THE RE-WORK WAS COMPLETED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COMBINATION OF MATERIALS USED TO REPAINT THE FRAME AND CHASSIS COULD LEAD TO DE LAMINATION OF THE PAINT MATERIALS FROM TH

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

200 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 34 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 39 Engine 34 Electrical System 21

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.