Passenger seat belt stop securing the buckle no apparent reason
The worst 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle steering knuckle, replacing any from the affected batch, free of charge. The recall October 13, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1‑877‑496‑3691.
Recall number 17V447000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet 37
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- Fuel/propulsion system
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- The following symptoms with electrical range: • Displayed electrical range is implausible for charging...
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
What 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The car has a intermittent problem with shifting into reverse. When shifted the transmission lever to the reverse position the shift indicator on the information center will show blank and a high pitch beeping sound will be heard.
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Questions about the 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet
Is the 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet, close to a typical Fortwo Cabriolet model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 smart Fortwo Cabriolet have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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