2017 smart Fortwo Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 smart Fortwo.

20162018
Complaints
13
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2017 smart Fortwo Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Electrical Faults

#22 complaints

Steering Defects

#31 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 smart Fortwo.

Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2017 smart Fortwo

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~110 vehicles.

17V447000Steering
~110 affected

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.

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2017 smart Fortwo — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 smart Fortwo reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 smart Fortwo has 13 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 smart Fortwo?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Steering Defects (2 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2017 smart Fortwo have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 110 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 smart Fortwo?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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