Sunday 3/23 I was driving west on 225 heading towards work, all of a sudden the check engine light comes on and all kinds of other lights on the dash came on. I got pulled over and looked in the rear view mirror I seen flames. Quickly grabbed my stuff and got out of the car. The investigation at the time stated most of the heat was coming from the engine
The worst 2015 smart Fortwo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Airbags1
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Engine2
- Airbags1
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 smart Fortwo 56
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom...
- Complaint 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)
- Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance:...
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the...
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon,...
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can...
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver,...
- Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself
2015 smart Fortwo fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3‑cyl | RWD | 34 | 38 | 36 |
| Electric motor Electric 68 mi range | RWD | 122 | 93 | 107 MPGe |
What 2015 smart Fortwo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2015 Smart ForTwo. The contact stated while buckling the seat belt, he became aware that a metal cable through the eyelet bolted to the frame by the door jamb on the driver's side had started to fray. The contact stated that the vehicle was not driven frequently and felt that there could not be a wear and tear issue. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Car has major delays many times when you hit the gas pedal - you can be turning into traffic at times and there's a major delay to propel the vehicle forward when your foot is on the pedal - this delay in getting the car moving could cause a major crash. Motor mounts wear out under 50,000 miles seems too soon when compared to most other vehicles - suspension (shocks) come super hard from the factory.
I was driving on the highway a safe distance behind a lincoln navigator when they for no reason slammed on the brakes and stopped. I ended up rear ending the navigator. The rear of the car went up into the air came down and spun around three times before coming to a stop. My wife was injured. She sustained a broken rib cuts and scrapes and chest pains. No airbags never deployed in the car at all.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 smart fortwo. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking noise coming from the engine compartment and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of north olmsted (28450 lorain rd, north olmsted, oh 44070, (440) 716-2700) where it was diagnosed that the steering angle sensor caused the anti-lock brakes to seize. Also, the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty would not cover the repair. The failure mileage was 12,000.
Was driving down the road and my vehicle suddenly died-was not out of gas- took a while and started but shook violantly and didn't stay started- waited a while longer and it started and was able to drive it home.
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Questions about the 2015 smart Fortwo
Is the 2015 smart Fortwo reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2015 smart Fortwo, fewer than a typical Fortwo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 smart Fortwo?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 smart Fortwo have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the smart Fortwo have bad engine?
The smart Fortwo model years with the most engine complaints are 2008 (45 complaints) and 2009 (28 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2015 smart Fortwo get?
Official estimates for the 2015 smart Fortwo range from 36 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.0L 3-cyl, RWD) gets 34 city and 38 highway.
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