2017 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fortwo Cabriolet years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 62,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Passenger seat belt stop securing the buckle no apparent reason
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.
Other Smart Fortwo Cabriolet years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet?
Owners most often report power train, seat belts problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fortwo Cabriolet model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.