Worst 2016 Smart Fortwo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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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 | 8 | 1 | — | 28,200 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1,356 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 1 | — | 10,900 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17,845 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 25,530 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | 51,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | 400 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 13,333 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 13,333 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 35 mi |
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Recalls for 2016 Smart Fortwo
1 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.
Other Smart Fortwo Years
Wider context: See the full Smart Fortwo reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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