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US recalls (1)
Steering
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Steering
2017-07-17 · campaign 2017-354 · 62 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the left front axle steering knuckle may have some casting imperfections that could reduce the strength of the knuckle. This could potentially cause the left front steering knuckle to fracture under load, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the front left steering knuckle for the affected batch number and replace it as necessary.
Owner complaints (7)
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 smart fortwo. Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 8).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 smart fortwo.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2017 Smart Fortwo 2 DR RWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2017 smart fortwo version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| fortwo cabriolet 0.9 L Automatic (AM6) | 33 | 38 | 35 | $2,350 |
| fortwo cabriolet 0.9 L Manual 5-spd | 31 | 38 | 34 | $2,400 |
| fortwo coupe 0.9 L Automatic (AM6) | 33 | 39 | 35 | $2,350 |
| fortwo coupe 0.9 L Manual 5-spd | 31 | 39 | 34 | $2,400 |
| fortwo electric drive convertible Automatic (A1) | 112 | 91 | 102 | $750 |
| fortwo electric drive coupe Automatic (A1) | 124 | 94 | 108 | $700 |
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