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Smart Cabrio Steering problems by year

3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Smart Cabrio's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20162210
20141110

Latest Cabrio steering complaints

2016 Smart CabrioSteeringElectrical systemEngine & coolingCrash1 injury

Since I purchased the car from Hampton Auto Mall 757 865 8000 there has been an issue with the steering, brakes, gas system, fuel gauge etc.. The dealership or Mercedes refuses to fix the problem since I purchased it in 2016. I have almost died due to steering problems and gas tank. Please get a mechanic to check the steering and for small tears in your gas tank on Smarts. The dealership I bought my car from refuses to fix issue because of lemon laws the Service Advisor told me so.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11457491
2016 Smart CabrioSteeringSuspensionFuel systemCrash

Since purchasing the car the power steering has been bad. The dealership where I purchased the car and Mercedes refused to fix the issue. There is electrical issues and the gas tank gauge and gas tank have been replaced 3 times. Please do not purchase a Smart Car thecmakers do not stand behind their product. I took it to Mercedes Hampton VA Auto Mall and they are so rude. I have almost died 4 times due to bot bring able to turn steering wheel.

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11457487
2014 Smart CabrioSteeringAirbagsCrash1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 smart fortwo convertible electric vehicle. While driving 22 mph, the steering seized and the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the shoulder and neck, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v192000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,200.

Filed Incident Steering · Air bagsNHTSA 10823004

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

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