"We have updated our reliability stats for the smart fortwo to include owner experiences through September 30, 2012.
Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:
2009: 31, better than average
2008: 49, about average
We have two…"
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I wanted more up-to-date car reliability information that included actual repair rates. So in late 2005 I started getting people together to make this possible. TrueDelta now updates actual repair…Continue
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"We have updated results for the smart fortwo (on our redesigned site) to include owner experiences through September 30, 2011.
Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:
2009: 19, better than average
2008: 34, better than…"
"Sorry, I forgot that this forum doesn't recognize BB code like nearly all others do. Corrected post:
We have updated results for the smart fortwo to include owner experiences through December 31, 2010. Other sources of car reliability…"
Boomer'sRock replied to Michael Karesh's discussion smart fortwo reliability - better stats"I can't get your link to work. I had issues with the defroster on the back window and they hassled me about fixing it. That ticked me off. Other than that, they had to replace the blower motor (should be a recall on that!) and I all of a sudden…"
Jack Diehl replied to Michael Karesh's discussion smart fortwo reliability - better stats"Hey Diehl, looks like you know how to drive and how to take care of a car. Must run in the family. I only average about 38mpg, but I'm mostly short trips around town, but no problems either. 34,000 miles since April…"
"I picked up my smart at the end of May, 2008. It is a Passion coupe. It currently has 49,750 miles. I’m averaging 44.78 mpg. I have had ZERO problems."
Tony replied to Michael Karesh's discussion smart fortwo reliability - better stats"Really... thank you. It is a pity that there are some that feel it is necessary to hold everyone to the fire for the misgivings of another. I hope that through it all, you do keep up the good work. Furthermore, I hope the day comes when this…"
Herb Bell replied to Michael Karesh's discussion smart fortwo reliability - better stats"Michael;
If I have imputed an incorrect motivation to you based on your activities on this forum, I apologize and ask that you chalk up my harshness to you last night to the current political climate, where no one is what they…"
Jack Diehl replied to Michael Karesh's discussion smart fortwo reliability - better stats"Just wanted to say 'Thanks' for all the work you do to keep us informed and connected in the smart world, and Happy New Year!"
"That he called you personally is impressive."
mr bad example replied to Michael Karesh's discussion smart fortwo reliability - better stats"i only had one problem with my smart after 3 years. the brake switch refused to send a signal to the tranny below 0F. dave schembri called me personally and got this fixed. how many other companies have their presidents contact the owner to get a…"
"Herb,
In one post you criticize journalists for their shoddy reporting of reliability information, and in this one question my motives even though I've put in six years of 60+ hour weeks, the first four years at a loss, to provide better…"
"It is very rare to be left stranded by any current car within the first 50,000 miles. Even something like the roof delaminating is more serious than the average problem for a car of this age.
The problem with CR's results is that…"
Herb Bell replied to Michael Karesh's discussion smart fortwo reliability - better stats"Mr. Karesh;
I used to gather Reliability Stats for Exxon Office Systems on the failure rate of their office machines while employed by Exxon Office Systems.
It appears to me that you are doing the same thing on Smart cars. My…"
Herb Bell replied to Michael Karesh's discussion smart fortwo reliability - better stats"Hi, Tony;
Have had many of the same thoughts about the value of reliability data collection. I'd like to add, "who does this serve?" So far, automotive journalists have simply cut and pasted old crap that has no more…"
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