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
2013-2015 · 3 model years
Smart Cabrio ED Problems by year
Owners have filed 44 complaints about the Smart Cabrio ED across 3 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2013 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (24). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 44
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Cabrio ED complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Cabrio ED problems
Latest Cabrio ED complaints
The cable attaching the seatbelt is frayed and only being held on by a few strands of cable. My research into the problem on forums and the internet has shown that this is an issue on the drivers side seatbelt for Smart Car.
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.
The SRS light is on. Technician scanned vehicle and performed guided tests on drivers side seat airbag, found that HE airbag squib is faulty. This is an internal part of the airbag and airbag will need to be replaced.
The brake booster malfunctioned while I was driving
Driver's seatbelt broke at the tensioner as if the cable had been cut with wire cutters. My vehicle has not been involved in a wreck. Under normal driving conditions. Safety issue is if it broke this easily what would've happened if I had been involved in an accident? Of course I took the vehicle immediately to a repair shop and the cost to repair is $843.31. Of course the parts have to be ordered. This is a safety issue it's a law issue you have to have a seatbelt it's not like I can't live without the seatbelt....
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All my research shows that several people have complained about the same incident happening to them I was not driving the vehicle at the time I had just stopped at a store got back in my car and the seatbelt was broken.
Questions about the Smart Cabrio ED
Which Smart Cabrio ED years have the most problems?
Which Smart Cabrio ED years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2015 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Cabrio ED years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Smart Cabrio ED problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (12), seats & seat belts (11), transmission & drivetrain (6) most often.
How many recalls does the Smart Cabrio ED have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Smart Cabrio ED model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data