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My 2008 SMART Passion burned down to the frame about a month ago when commuting home, for no apparent reason. All attempts to get the Dealer or SMART USA to look into the cause failed and I don't want anyone else to have to experience walking away from a car that was engulfed in flames in less than 30 seconds. I was lucky!

 

I turned it over to my Insurance Company's Total Loss Department. Has anyone else heard of SMART Cars catching on fire?

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Yes, that was my 2008 Passion. Thank you for sending the video. I just found this web site. I am very disappointed that SMART Car of Tysons and SMART USA have had no interest into why this fire happened. I suspect an air conditioner electric problem!
OMG!!! I am terrified that this will happen to me because I have had my car in TWICE for electrical problems. I called SMART and got the run around for 3 weeks. Mercedes Benz contacted me the 4th week to "take care" of my problem. They won't give me a rental even though they will keep it for a week to get parts and things like that. I live 2 hrs away from the dealership. I even told SMART I believe the car WILL catch on fire if this problem isn't fixed. I LOVE my little car so much....SMART as a company....I am really considering a divorce from them!
If you ever find out what caused the fire please post it for all of us. Use SCOA too. I am RallyRedY2KX on SCOA. Thanks ..... Are you gonna get a new one????
Maryann, the distributor has no say. Your car is in for a fault that will be covered under warranty... you get a rental PAID by smartUSA. no discussion needed!

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