SMART fortwo Starter motor replacement Cost
2003–2007 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$293–$1.8k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4.5h
At a typical garage
The starter motor cranks the engine to start it; a failing starter may click once, grind, or fail to crank at all—leaving the car unable to start. SMART fortwo starter motor replacement typically costs $293–$1794.
Typical parts included
- Starter motor
What affects the price
- Remanufactured vs new starter unit
- Engine size and location of the starter in the engine bay
- Whether the solenoid alone or the full assembly needs replacing
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Starter motor replacement on a SMART fortwo typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a SMART fortwo, this is typically needed starters typically last 100,000–200,000 miles and are replaced on failure.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the SMART fortwo
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$340–$587
- ABS sensor replacement$140–$242
- ABS system bleeding$112–$193
- AC compressor clutch replacement$280–$483
- AC compressor replacement$300–$518
Starter motor replacement cost on similar cars
- NISSAN Micra 5 Doors$240–$414
- RENAULT Clio 5 Doors$240–$414
- KIA Picanto$240–$414
- MINI Hatch$240–$414
- FIAT 500$240–$414
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