The ADAC breakdown statistics determine which Smart models are the most reliable and which have broken down most – a good help when buying a used Smart ForFour.
In the statistics for 2021, all the breakdowns for which the German Yellow Angels had to move out in 2020 were recorded and evaluated. There is enough data available that gives an objective picture of the reliability of the Smart ForFour.
Smart ForFour Reliability
Breakdowns in the 2020 calendar year
| EZ 2011 | EZ 2012 | EZ 2013 | EZ 2014 | EZ 2015 | EZ 2016 | EZ 2017 | EZ 2018 |
| 32,8 | 25,1 | 16,6 | 11,3 |
Breakdowns in the 2019 calendar year
| EZ 2010 | EZ 2011 | EZ 2012 | EZ 2013 | EZ 2014 | EZ 2015 | EZ 2016 | EZ 2017 |
| 30,1 | 31,3 | 9,8 |
Legend: Number of breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles registered (= breakdown index) by year of first registration (EZ)
Common Breakdowns
- Starter (2015)
- Battery (2015-2017)
Source: ADAC
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
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Recent ForFour Recalls
The strength of the left front steering knuckle may be insufficient. As a result, the steering knuckle could break, affecting the … .
As a result of the weakening of the braking rope wrench adjustment knob, the hand brake lever travel could be prolonged … .
The anchorage for the rear seat backrest may not be sufficiently resistant. In the event of a head-on crash, heavy objects … .
