2016 Smart Fortwo: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owned a 2016 smart fortwo. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph and uncertain if whether he depressed the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal; the vehicle accelerated off the road and hit a tree. The air bags deployed upon impact. The contact sustained minor bruising at a result of the accident but did not seek medical treatment. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was totaled and remained at the scene of accident. The dealer nor the manufacturer nor the dealer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be towed from the scene of the accident. The possible failure mileage was 50,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2020

“The brakes are slipping bad. They have been slipping since I bought the vehicle in 2016. The gas tank is leaking and has leaked into the cab of the car. The gas tank has been replaced 3 times.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2020

“My 2016 smart car at only 51000 miles had transmission failure while driving down freeway almost resulting in crash. My car went from 65 miles a hour, then warning light said transmission failure and car was unable to excel rate or break, the emergency break was the only thing that saved me. Mercedes diagnosed a wig was able to fly up under car and get wrapped around axels, transmission, and break belts. The car was totaled from a wig. This is unacceptable that the underneath is left vulnerable to a object being able to cause so much damage, that could have easily resulted in a fatal car crash. This happened on hwy 59 south houston, while driving.”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2019

“Tl* the contact was leasing a 2016 smart fortwo. While driving various speeds, the air conditioner failed to function and hot air blew from the vents. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,333.”Owner report · Equipment · May 2018

“At 65mph on a freeway traveling straight when I had to brake for traffic I experienced a complete brake system failure. The vehicle swerved severely to the left and right entering both lanes luckily their was nobody was in those lanes it would have been an accident. There was such a severe direction change I thought the vehicle was going to roll over. The vehicle was towed to westminster mercedes-benz denver co dealer where they reported to me that the brake sensor,master cylinder and brake booster have to be replaced. It was a very uncontrolled stop!!!”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2017

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 smart fortwo. After stopping the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal odor and observed smoke coming from the engine without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust pipes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 400.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2017

“Car shuts down while driving. This happens usually after quick stops or sudden starts like at a red light or when a car suddenly stops on front of me. I have had this issue happen to me several times. I have tried contacting Mercedes-Benz and the dealership where I bought tge car but they do nothing. I need help getting this issue repaired.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2017