2016 Smart Fortwo Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,333miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2016 Smart Fortwo, 5% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,333 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact was leasing a 2016 Smart Fortwo. While driving various speeds, the air conditioner failed to function and hot air blew from the vents. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,333.”
NHTSA complaint #11100436, filed 2018-06, 13,333 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10154012Jan 16, 2019Smart audio system - Radio inoperative - New software available
- 10154008Jan 10, 2019Media system, poor sound quality via AUX IN
- 10151956Jul 23, 2018smart media system: Telephone connection is made, communication is not possible
- 10144134May 14, 2018Condenser leaking
- 10144064May 7, 2018ATA triggers without obvious cause
- 10144079Mar 7, 2018Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800)
- 10157087Aug 21, 2017Switching noise from climate relay
- 10135892Jun 25, 2015smart audio system - time is not shown
- 10135662Apr 1, 2015smart media system cannot be operated, touchscreen does not react, interference noise during voice control
- 10135626Oct 14, 2014Fault profiles and measures for Highline radio, SA code 527
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Smart Fortwo
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Smart Fortwo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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