The driver side seat belt mount, which in this case is a steel cable, has mostly broken and frayed rendering it unsafe to drive. In the event of an accident, it would certainly break completely. I only noticed it yesterday while cleaning, the breakage would've happened while driving it. I've contacted mercedes USA, and they tell me that my warranty has run out, they can't do anything. Even though this is a mandatory safety feature that has completely failed from normal use.
2012-2012 · 1 model year
Smart Fortwo ED Problems by year
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Smart Fortwo ED across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 2012 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (8). The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Fortwo 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.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 0 | - |
Most common Fortwo ED problems
Latest Fortwo ED complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 smart fortwo. While driving various speeds, the front turn signal indicators failed to illuminate. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to lokey mercedes-benz (19820 us hwy 19 n, clearwater, fl) where the failure was confirmed; however, the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The vin was not provided. *Tt
Transmission will go into three bars and not shift on highways and parkways, usually able to safely drive under power to side of road sometimes goes into neutral and have to coast to side. Occurs with elevated ambient moisture. Started at 32,000 miles. Known issue, transmission has a limp mode for this occurrence. Very difficult to diagnose, appears electrical in nature. Smart dealership will not address.
Vehicle was hit from behind and pushed into another car on interstate. Air bags did not deploy.
Driver side seat belt fails to buckle. Nothing lodged in buckle, but mechanism appears to be broken.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 smart fortwo. While driving 60 mph, the passenger side body panel disengaged without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,100.
Questions about the Smart Fortwo ED
Which Smart Fortwo ED years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2012 (8). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2012 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Smart Fortwo ED problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (2), electrical system (2), seats & seat belts (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Smart Fortwo ED have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Smart Fortwo 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