Carsieve All versions
| Variant | Running cost per month | Median price | Listings | Fuel | Engine codes | Gearbox | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| coupé 1.0, 71 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch, rear-wheel drive Research | €340 | €11,990 | 552 | Petrol | H4D A4 | Automatic (dual-clutch) (6) | 2015–2019 |
| 0.9 turbo, 90 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch, rear-wheel drive Research | €343 | €14,470 | 538 | Petrol | H4B | Automatic (dual-clutch) (6) | 2015–2019 |
| coupé 1.0, 71 PS, 5-speed manual, rear-wheel drive | €344 | €8,399 | 375 | Petrol | H4D A4 | Manual (5) | 2014–2019 |
| 0.9 turbo, 90 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch, rear-wheel drive, convertible Research | €347 | €15,250 | 268 | Petrol | H4B | Automatic (dual-clutch) (6) | 2016–2019 |
| cabrio 1.0, 71 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch, rear-wheel drive, convertible Research | €346 | €13,000 | 134 | Petrol | H4D | Automatic (dual-clutch) (6) | 2016–2019 |
| coupé BRABUS, 109 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch, rear-wheel drive Research | €362 | €22,900 | 92 | Petrol (98) | H4B | Automatic (dual-clutch) (6) | 2016–2018 |
| 0.9 turbo, 90 PS, 5-speed manual, rear-wheel drive | €342 | €9,500 | 82 | Petrol | H4B | Manual (5) | 2014–2019 |
At a glance
- Years: built 2014-2024; petrol until 2019, then the electric EQ only. Rear engine, rear drive.
- Reliability: 3/5, because gearbox and suspension repairs cost real money, though breakdown figures sit mid-field.
- DIY: 3/5, because brakes, battery and exhaust bolt on at home, but clutch and gearbox work needs a workshop.
- Prefer: a manual car with a full service history, a dry engine underside and a recent exhaust.
- Avoid: a twinamic that jerks, a rotten rear silencer, or fresh underseal over an oily engine.
Engines and gearboxes
- 1.0 SCe petrol (60 and 71 PS, H4D): Renault-built three-cylinder shared with the Twingo; oil loss and exhaust rust are below.
- 0.9 TCe petrol (90 PS, Brabus 109 PS, H4B): the turbo engine of the range; no engine fault confirmed in the sources read.
- Electric drive and EQ (82 PS, 5AL): no fault confirmed in the sources read; have open campaigns checked by VIN.
- Five-speed manual: no fault confirmed in the sources read.
- Six-speed twinamic dual-clutch: jerks are below.
- Single-speed reduction gear (electric): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twinamic jerks | Cars with the twinamic | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Front brake wear | All cars | Not stated | 620 EUR front, 880 EUR rear (Germany, year not stated) |
| Exhaust corrosion | All cars | Not stated | 525 EUR rear silencer (Germany, year not stated) |
| Front suspension and axle mounts | All cars | Not stated (5-9 years old) | No confirmed price |
| Oil loss at engine and drive | All cars | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Battery goes flat without warning | Cars built 2014-2016 mainly | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Pedal sensor faults | All cars | Not stated | No confirmed price |
Before you buy
- Twinamic. Test from cold: pull away, reverse, creep. Bad result: slipping, a pause, a jerk or a warning. Have the clutch adaptation values read with a scanner.
- Brakes. Check the front discs through the wheel; test the foot brake and handbrake. Bad result: a worn lip on the discs, a long pedal or a handbrake that will not hold.
- Exhaust. Tap the rear silencer and heat shields for flakes and holes. Bad result: a rattle, a hole or a loose heat shield.
- Front suspension. Push down each front corner; drive over a rough road. Bad result: a knock from the drop links or axle mounts.
- Oil loss. Look under the engine and drive units, then at the dipstick. Bad result: fresh oil or a low level.
- Battery. Check its age; start the car with the lights on. Bad result: a slow crank or no warning.
- Pedal sensor. Let start-stop work a few times in traffic. Bad result: the engine does not restart.
- Recalls. Ask a dealer to check open campaigns by VIN.
Running costs
| Operational | €142 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €85 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €90 |
| Total per month | €317 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €45 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.
- Listings
- 2,269
- 25th percentile
- €9,950
- Median price
- €12,890
- 75th percentile
- €15,490
- Median mileage
- 68,186 km
- Median first registration
- 2017
- Dealer share
- 77.2%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €11,544
To check a listing's price, open its variant in the table above. Each variant page has a price check.
In detail
Twinamic jerks
The twinamic is a six-speed dual-clutch box. It shifts sluggishly and often at high revs, and Auto Express found its downshifts less smooth than other twin-clutch boxes, so test it in traffic. No confirmed price.
Sources: carwiki.de, Auto Express
Front brake wear
The foot brake is criticised in nearly all model years, and the 453 shows worn front discs. ADAC prices front brakes at 620 EUR and rear at 880 EUR with fitting. On the ForFour twin the brakes wear fast.
Sources: ADAC, firmenauto.de, AUTO BILD TÜV check, RAC ForFour review
Exhaust corrosion
The rear silencer and heat shields corrode early; leaking silencers show up from about five years old. AUTO BILD quotes 525 EUR for a rear silencer including labour and VAT.
Sources: AUTO BILD used test, ADAC, firmenauto.de
Front suspension and axle mounts
The axle mounts are a known weak point, so have them inspected. At five to nine years drop link bearings fail more often than average; springs, dampers and steering less often. One DRIVE2 owner of a 0.9 turbo at 173,500 km replaced ball joints, wishbone bushes and drop links, and found leaking rear shocks.
Sources: ADAC, firmenauto.de, AUTO BILD TÜV check, DRIVE2 suspension repair
Oil loss at engine and drive
Oil loss at the engine and drive units is the classic fault. It shows at the first inspection and is twice as common as on the average car, so look for fresh oil rather than a clean bay. No engine is named.
Sources: ADAC, t-online, AUTO BILD TÜV check
Battery goes flat without warning
Early base cars gave no warning when the car was left with the lights on, so the battery went flat. The starter battery is a recurring breakdown cause from 2014 to 2020, worst on 2015 and 2016 cars; later cars improved.
Sources: ADAC, carwiki.de
Pedal sensor faults
A faulty pedal sensor sends false signals. The worst cases leave the car stranded, and the engine may not restart at traffic lights. Test start-stop and read the codes.
Sources: AUTO BILD used test, carwiki.de
Recalls
| Country | Code | Years or build range | What is done |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | not given | Campaign 1/2016 | Defect: the selector module lock can be fitted wrongly and cause shift errors; module replaced, about 1 hour. |
| Germany | not given | Campaign 11/2016 | Defect: the parking lock cable can come loose on twinamic cars, so P may not hold; cable reworked, about 1 hour. |
| Germany | not given | Campaign 9/2017 | Defect: the handbrake cable lock nut can loosen; the adjusting nut is replaced, about 15 minutes. |
| Germany | not given | Campaign 10/2017 | Defect: the left front stub axle may have hollow spaces; it is checked and replaced if needed. |
| Germany, Austria | not given | Cars built April 2016-October 2019 | Defect: the automatic emergency braking software does not meet the specification and may switch off without warning; software updated, about 30 minutes. |
No recall codes were published in the sources read. Have a dealer check open campaigns by VIN.
Maintenance
- Twinamic oil: change it by 50,000 km at the latest; AUTO BILD advises this, earlier than the maker.
- Services (ADAC): 230 EUR at 20,000 km and 280 EUR at 40,000 km, or at 12 and 24 months (Germany, year not stated). Inspections 250-800 EUR.
Sources
English
German
- ADAC ForTwo catalogue page
- ADAC Gebrauchtwageninfo PDF
- firmenauto.de used check
- AUTO BILD used test
- AUTO BILD TÜV check
- t-online oil loss report
- carwiki.de ForTwo problems
- ÖAMTC AEBS recall