smart Fortwo loss of power problems

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Engine · 65,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 smart fortwo. The contact was driving at 60 MPH, when the vehicle lost power and the contact noticed white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and the tow truck driver informed the contact that the radiator had burst. The contact notified park place motorcars mercedes-benz dallas (6113 lemmon ave, dallas, tx 75209) of the failure and was informed that there was no recall for the failure experienced. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic as an overheated engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2020 · Steering · 72,250 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz smart fortwo. The contact stated that while driving and making a turn, the vehicle loss power assist without warning. The vehicle was taken to new country mercedes-benz located at 1 weston st, hartford, ct 06120, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,250.

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Engine · 37,988 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 smart for two. The vehicle was taken to euro motorcars devon mercedes-benz (214 w lancaster ave, devon, pa 19333, (610) 687-1500) to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling). After leaving the dealer and driving 35 MPH, the contact detected a burning odor inside the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the brakes failed as the vehicle lost power. The contact detected smoke coming out the rear of the vehicle, which resulted in a fire. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,988. *tt updated 11/19/18

Filed Oct 13, 2017 · Engine · 33,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 smart for two. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. In addition, the contact noticed white smoke. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was also towed to mercedes-benz of san fransico dealer located at 500 8th st, san francisco, cawhere it was diagnosed that the coolant damaged the engine compartment and the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer refused to do the repair due to negligence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered a ten percent discount. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000. *ln updated 9/7/18

Filed Apr 27, 2017 · Engine · 51,000 miles · CA · fire

I was driving eastbound in the number 1 lane of california highway 24 about 1/4 mile before the tunnel road exit. I heard a noise coming from the engine are of the car, looked at the instrument cluster and noticed that the engine light had illuminated, and experience a sudden loss of power. I pulled off of the highway at the tunnel road exit and stalled on the off ramp. I attempted to restart the engine twice by turning the key. I saw smoke in my rearview mirror, exited the vehicle, and saw flames coming from underneath the vehicle. I called 911 and gave the dispatch operator my location. By the time the highway patrol and local fire department arrived, my car was totaled. The attached photos tell the story of the damage.

Filed Mar 17, 2015 · Engine · 46,057 miles · MA

Was driving on the highway when suddenly over heat and check engine light came on, and about 20 seconds later the car loss all power. I almost got hit my the car behind me, but was able to safely pull over to the side of the highway.

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 12,000 miles · DC

Engine light flashed briefly and went off. Within one mile engine lost all power. As I slowed to a stop, a large cloud of steam erupted. Car was in shop for over a month and most of the engine was replaced. No explanation of lack of warning lamps. A second two week trip to the dealer was needed to resolve all the issues. Car still has engine light on

Filed May 15, 2014 · Engine · 232 miles · WI

While driving at a steady speed of 40mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power. You could hear that the cylinders and pistons stopped working. The vehicle had 2 gallons of gas. We put in 2 more gallons at the adjacent gas station and limped home at 30mph. The dealership picked up the vehicle at our home and drove it from milwaukee to chicago without incident. The dealership said they replaced the purge valve and all 3 ignition coils;come and pick it up. On our drive home, going a steady uninterrupted 40 MPH (no stop signs, or stop lights at all) we drove 28 miles and the same problem happened again. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The dealership requested assistance from mercedes. Mercedes declined, stating they would accept the problem when the dealership identified the source of the problem. After 10 days the dealership notified us that they could not identify the source of the problem. We waited through the 30 business day lemon law period and filed for relief.

Filed Apr 6, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 82,500 miles · AZ

While driving at night at about 45 miles per hour, I was shifting into fifth gear and the car just went blank. The lights went out and all noise ceased to exist. At first it was a bit of a shock, so I immediately pulled off of the road onto the dirt. Luckily there were no cars around as the sudden lose of power could have caused someone to run into me, as I had no lights. After looking around the insde of the car I noticed that the key was in the off position. The key on this car is in the middle console, right next to the gear shift selector. I determined that upon shifting my jacket sleeve had brushed against the key, and becuase the key is so easy to turn off from the on position, the key just turned off while driving. This was the first occurrance of this, as it happend one more time. I have had to remember not to leave my hand down by the shift lever, in fear of turning off the key without knowing it.

Filed Sep 28, 2013 · Engine · 300 miles · CA

I was making a left turn when. All of a sudden I lost power and the car shut off in the middle of the intersection. I had to coast over to the right lane, stop and turn the car on in the right lane.