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Owners have filed 40 complaints about the 2016 smart fortwo with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
40
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
107 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM6), 3 cyl, 0.9 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 35 mpg |
| Manual 5-spd, 3 cyl, 0.9 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 34 mpg |
| Electric, 68 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 107 MPGe |
| Electric, 68 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 107 MPGe |
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.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Smart Fortwo vehicles. The horizontal headlight adjustment mechanism on these vehicles may not have been properly sealed off to prevent future adjustment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (9), brakes (5), body, glass & interior (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
Up to 107 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.