CAUTION Turbo Chaos

OM660 0.8 CDI

Smart · OM660 0.8 CDI

2000–2014

0 / 100
CAUTION

"ForTwo 450/451. Smallest production diesel. Turbo failure on 54hp version. DPF on 451. EGR. Quirky but fragile. Specialist Smart workshops only."

Layout I3
Displacement 799 cc
Power 41–54 hp
Type Diesel
Known Issues 2
Total Risk Cost €700–€2,000

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 2

▲ HIGH

DPF (451 model)

€300–€1,000 40,000 km–80,000 km
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Detection

DPF warning

Details

DPF on 0.8L diesel = city driving nightmare.

Greece Note

DPF 0.8 diesel στην Αθήνα = εφιάλτης.

▲ HIGH

Turbo failure (54hp CDI)

€400–€1,000 60,000 km–120,000 km
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Detection

Smoke, loss of power

Details

Tiny turbo on tiny diesel.

Greece Note

Turbo μικρό diesel — €400-1,000.

Models with OM660 0.8 CDI 2

Other Smart Engines

Tuning Potential

70hp Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Smart OM660 0.8 CDI reliable?

The Smart OM660 0.8 CDI scores 55/100 with a verdict of CAUTION. It has 2 documented issues with total repair costs between €700 and €2,000.

What are the common problems with the OM660 0.8 CDI?

The most common issues are:

  • DPF (451 model) — high, repair cost €300–€1,000, 40,000 km–80,000 km
  • Turbo failure (54hp CDI) — high, repair cost €400–€1,000, 60,000 km–120,000 km
What cars use the Smart OM660 0.8 CDI?

The OM660 0.8 CDI is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the OM660 0.8 CDI?

Total potential repair costs for all 2 known issues range from €700 to €2,000. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the OM660 0.8 CDI produced?

The Smart OM660 0.8 CDI was produced from 2000 to 2014. It is a 799cc I3 diesel engine.

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