Smart fortwo (451) 1.0 (Mitsubishi): known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.0 (Mitsubishi) in the Smart fortwo (451)

Period mentioned

2007–2014

Symptoms

Oil leak; Engine will not start (between 30/09/2008 and 04/02/2009); Eco mode faults on the mhd version; mhd version will not start

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Oil leak: Rectify the sump sealing. 2) Engine will not start (between 30/09/2008 and 04/02/2009): Fuse and relay box to be replaced. 3) Eco mode faults on the mhd version: Wiring harness or battery sensor (up to 30/06/2009). 4) mhd version will not start: Starter-alternator belt pivot bearing (up to VIN K486604) or belt (from K486605 to K520790).

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database