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Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2017 smart fortwo with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
15
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
108 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM6), 3 cyl, 0.9 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 35 mpg |
| 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 |
| Manual 5-spd, 3 cyl, 0.9 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 34 mpg |
| Electric, 58 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 108 MPGe |
| Electric, 57 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 102 MPGe |
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 15 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (4), transmission & drivetrain (2), airbags & seat belts (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
Up to 108 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.