Worst 2016 smart Fortwo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Fuel System
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 smart Fortwo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 8 | 1 | — | 28,200 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1,356 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | — | 10,900 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2016 smart Fortwo
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,061 vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles. In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time, resulting in increased parking brake lever travel before the parking brake engages.
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2016 smart Fortwo — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 smart Fortwo reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full smart Fortwo reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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