Smart ED Suspension problems by year

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.

Car has major delays many times when you hit the gas pedal - you can be turning into traffic at times and there's a major delay to propel the vehicle forward when your foot is on the pedal - this delay in getting the car moving could cause a major crash. Motor mounts wear out under 50,000 miles seems too soon when compared to most other vehicles - suspension (shocks) come super hard from the factory.

Loud clanking noise while driving. Was diagnosed as faulty condenser fan and lose bolts/screws which hold it in place. Mercedes-benz dealership where it was purchased said will cost $1,700-$1,800 to fix! Internet research revealed to me this is a common defect/problem. I paid almost $7,000 for my smart for two pure coupe. I should not have to be paying an additional nearly $2,000 because bolts jiggled lose.I no longer feel secure in my car.Now im driving in hot florida in the summer with no a/c because I cant afford this fix.