Worst 2017 Smart Fortwo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Smart Fortwo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 1,667 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 2,334 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 2,900 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 2,334 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Smart Fortwo
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~110 vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 smart fortwo and smart fortwo Cabriolet vehicles. Casting imperfections may result in the failure of the left front axle steering knuckle.
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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