2016 MERCEDES BENZ METRIS Problems & Recalls
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir may be incorrectly mounted, which can allow it to detach.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicat...
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its o...
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Metris vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mich...
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower connecting point of the transition hose, betw...
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle body, potentially resulting in...
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Freightliner Sprinter and 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. During vehicle servicing, the affected vehicles received software updates th...
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a cr...
Daimler Vans USA LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. These vans were to be equipped with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) feature, however, the installed instrume...
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have rear differential gear...
Fuel smell in the engine compartment and visible leaking fuel on the lower hoses per NHTSA Campaign Number 18V837000. I previously complained about this in April 2025 (ID 11669847). Dealer inspected in April 2025 and replaced the lower hose, but I still would smell fuel. After a lot of my own troubl...
It has been two years after posting an issue with engine light on indicating the error code p052e which is a known problem on many models mercedes has. This metris van is not a passenger van but a commercial van. It has however the SAME engine and SAME error code as all the models mercedes having th...
It has been two years after posting an issue with engine light on indicating the error code p052e which is a known problem on many models mercedes has. This metris van is not a passenger van but a commercial van. It has however the SAME engine and SAME error code as all the models mercedes having th...
How does the digital display suddenly disappear from your dashboard? Mercedes has lost its respect for being a High Quality brand. Too many recalls,. Too many issues that vehicles less costly never have such as 1. Out of alignment at 0 mileage resulting in worn out tires at 12k miles. Realignment th...
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the failure occurred immediately after driving over a speed bump, and the message "Power Steering Assist Mal...
Mileage: 75,000
There was a fuel smell emanating from the engine compartment during the vehicle pre-start routine (fuel pump priming). The dealership determined this to be a leak in the lower fuel hose to fuel line of the service connection per NHTSA Campaign Number 18V837000, however they refused to cover the cos...
2016 Metris Engine M274 Check engine light, P052E71 Crankcase ventilation valve- Oil leakage- safety is compromised as this damage causes engine failure. The dealer has confirmed multiple oil leaks and other parts and service is required at extensive cost to me. This is the same damage and failure t...
position sensor for intake camshaft had a malfunction. Position of intake camshaft implausible. Intake camshaft pick up wheel was not in sync with timing. Antique camshaft was out of sync by 180°. This caused a loss of power and engine functionality while underway.
Intake line assembly Crank case ventilation system PCV valve failure
Intake line assembly Crank case ventilation system PCV valve failure
I was driving down a smooth straight highway at 60 mph when the power steering completely failed. After that the van was nearly impossible to turn even a slight amount. If the road had been a bunch of curves I wouldn't have been able to make it to a safe place to pull over. Mercedes had recall campa...
The fuel line is leaking again. I have had this replaced three times already. Once under warranty and twice out-of-pocket. Why wasn't the MY2016 included in the recall? The raw fuel smell permeates the cabin and is nauseating. This is a safety issue were something needs to be done for a permanent f...
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The d...
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The d...
Crank case ventilation valve failure and a common issue for this model. Code: P052E Failed NJ motor vehicle inspection due to emissions code: P052E
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the crank case ventilation valve had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was ...
Mileage: 52,000
The Crankcase ventilation valve called (Crankcase Rebreather)comes with a defect making engine light to come on after about an average of 50.000 miles, with a code p052e, preventing passing state vehicle inspection. Feedback from many Metris ownership highlights exact same challenge with engine ligh...
The Crankcase ventilation valve called (Crankcase Rebreather)comes with a defect making engine light to come on after about an average of 50.000 miles, with a code p052e, preventing passing state vehicle inspection. Feedback from many Metris ownership highlights exact same challenge with engine ligh...
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The d...
CHECK engine Light CEL Code P052E suddenly turned on in the winter about 1 1/2 year ago, but turned off itself after a month. The Check Engine Light CEL code p052e turned on suddenly in June 2024 and stays on still. Emailed and complaint to Mercedes Benz USA and received no answer. MERCEDES BENZ U...
CHECK engine Light CEL Code P052E suddenly turned on in the winter about 1 1/2 year ago, but turned off itself after a month. The Check Engine Light CEL code p052e turned on suddenly in June 2024 and stays on still. Emailed and complaint to Mercedes Benz USA and received no answer. MERCEDES BENZ U...
Code P052E-71 Valve for crankcase ventilation has a malfunction Code P06DA-00 Actuation of the valve in the combustion engine has an electrical fault or open circuit. These codes have been reported on too many times on forums to not have these issues recalled and fixed and paid for by Mercedes. T...
Code P052E-71 Valve for crankcase ventilation has a malfunction Code P06DA-00 Actuation of the valve in the combustion engine has an electrical fault or open circuit. These codes have been reported on too many times on forums to not have these issues recalled and fixed and paid for by Mercedes. T...
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CODE P052E(71) Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Regulator Valve Performance Malfunction.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CODE P052E(71) Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Regulator Valve Performance Malfunction.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CODE P052E(71) Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Regulator Valve Performance Malfunction.
A safety recall #22V482 was issued on this vehicle on 9/9/2022. It's now been nearly 18 months and the manufacturer has yet to issue a remedy or mark the recall "open" so we can get it addressed. The is effecting both the safety of operation, causing confusion over load ratings, and possibly effecti...
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The de...
Reports of repeat failures of crankcase vent assembly. Known issue on C-class (same system) and extended warranty in place for C-class models. Need extended warranty for Metris as well since the same problematic component is on these models too.
There was a tire recall for my van for incorrect tire load which causes exceeding wear and dangerous tire conditions. I keep getting my tires changed every year cause they wear down so fast. Mercedes and the dealership won’t reimburse me because it is still in a pending status which has been ongoi...
The aluminum bolts that hold the power steer motor failed: one bolt was sheered off, one was completely missing, and another was completely unthreaded. Apparently, this is a known recall in some states but not WA: [XXX] I'm unclear why my WA-based aluminum bolts were not a part of the recall and...
My complaint is about the open recall on my vehicle, its been more than a year now and still there is no resolution in sight, due to the open recall I am unable to use my vehicle for my business and it's impacting me financially. On contacting several mercedes dealership, I am not getting any answer...
NHTSA Recall Number 22V482 Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available for a very long time. While we can still operate the vehicle physically, it would be out of compliance to share the vehicle within the company while an active recall is not addressed by manufacture.
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that the Collision Prevention Assist Inactive message was displayed, and the vehicle went into LIMP mode. The contact shifted into neutral and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the Collision Prevention Assi...
Mileage: 20,000
We had replaced tires on this van more than 7 times since we bought it, tomorrow it’s going again for new tires, we also lost Rim due to damage when rear passenger tire exploded on the highway.
We had replaced tires on this van more than 7 times since we bought it, tomorrow it’s going again for new tires, we also lost Rim due to damage when rear passenger tire exploded on the highway.
Piston blew with regular maintenance under a 100K.
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz M1CA126. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The...
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that incorrect tires were installed on the vehicle because the tire mechanic used the incorr...
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT checked and diagnostic code P052E71 showed that the Valve for Crankcase Ventilation has a malfunction. The actuator is blocked, P06DA00 the Actuation of the valve of the oil pump in the combustion engine has an electrical fault or open circuit. The problem is prolific on the Metri...
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT checked and diagnostic code P052E71 showed that the Valve for Crankcase Ventilation has a malfunction. The actuator is blocked, P06DA00 the Actuation of the valve of the oil pump in the combustion engine has an electrical fault or open circuit. The problem is prolific on the Metri...
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The de...
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that while driving downhill approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure the "Power Steering Assist" message was displayed. The contact stated that the failure occurred ...
Mileage: 43,000
The wiring harness for the seatbelt pretensioner wore through in its normal factory installed location and shorted out, causing the air bag light to come on. No modifications have ever been done to the vehicle to disturb this path and causing wire chafing. It is highly doubtful the pretensioner wo...
The wiring harness for the seatbelt pretensioner wore through in its normal factory installed location and shorted out, causing the air bag light to come on. No modifications have ever been done to the vehicle to disturb this path and causing wire chafing. It is highly doubtful the pretensioner wo...
The wiring harness for the seatbelt pretensioner wore through in its normal factory installed location and shorted out, causing the air bag light to come on. No modifications have ever been done to the vehicle to disturb this path and causing wire chafing. It is highly doubtful the pretensioner wo...
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V595000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the ...
Mileage: 150,000
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufact...
2016 Metris Cargo Van - 29K Miles Upon leaving Gila Bend, AZ headed west I entered the freeway onramp, driving over a grate in the pavement. The power steering warning light came on and I immediately lost power steering. I had the van towed back to Chandler AZ for repairs. The dealer paid to replace...
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was m...
I am trying to get a safety recall handled, that states the possibility of crash if not taken care of. Mercedes still says a recall still pending. This was reported in September of 2022, and seems like an easy recall to handle. I am hoping to get this handled so I feel safe driving with my family ...
I lost all ability to steer the van. When the steering wheel was turned, a noise was made, but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle had to be towed to a repair shop. Upon inspection, the mechanic told us the power steering motor had completely broken off and was hanging loose of the rack and ...
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The co...
Mileage: 47,000
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufact...
Mercedes knew in 2018 there was a problem with weighing loading. On Sept 7 I received a recall notice. Now almost 3 month later they still have no fix. At this time my vehicle is in my mind unsafe to drive due to excessive tire wear on the fron end. Don't want to purchase 2 more tires at my expense,...
Mercedes knew in 2018 there was a problem with weighing loading. On Sept 7 I received a recall notice. Now almost 3 month later they still have no fix. At this time my vehicle is in my mind unsafe to drive due to excessive tire wear on the fron end. Don't want to purchase 2 more tires at my expense,...
There's no remedy available and it has been almost a whole year.
There is an open recall for 3 months whereby there is a possibility that wheels are inappropriately specified and not able to carry body weight. My van is constantly have trouble with tires/wheels breaking, ripping within no time. I feel like I’m buying new tires every 1-1.5 years. It is a co...
There is an open recall for 3 months whereby there is a possibility that wheels are inappropriately specified and not able to carry body weight. My van is constantly have trouble with tires/wheels breaking, ripping within no time. I feel like I’m buying new tires every 1-1.5 years. It is a co...
There is an open recall for 3 months whereby there is a possibility that wheels are inappropriately specified and not able to carry body weight. My van is constantly have trouble with tires/wheels breaking, ripping within no time. I feel like I’m buying new tires every 1-1.5 years. It is a co...
Electrical failure by mercedes metris is intermittent but frequent. There are multiple times where car will indicate that blind spot alert is inoperable. Similarly, it appears that indicator on same side and automatic door locks on that side do not work. It will sometimes reboot and work intermit...
Electrical failure by mercedes metris is intermittent but frequent. There are multiple times where car will indicate that blind spot alert is inoperable. Similarly, it appears that indicator on same side and automatic door locks on that side do not work. It will sometimes reboot and work intermit...
there is couple knocking sound and noises from the engine and vehicle shaking intermittently and lack of power after engine knocking sound. smell gas leaking and dealer did Fuel hose performed inspection found lower fuel hose from tank to high pressure pump leaking causing fuel leaks. replace fuel...
there is couple knocking sound and noises from the engine and vehicle shaking intermittently and lack of power after engine knocking sound. smell gas leaking and dealer did Fuel hose performed inspection found lower fuel hose from tank to high pressure pump leaking causing fuel leaks. replace fuel...
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires). The dealer had been notified about the recall but had yet to grant the contact an appointment to service the recall. The contact also made multiple attempts to notify the m...
New heavy fuel odor in cab. I wonder how much fuel I am leaking. Where is the fuel that is being leaked out go? On a hot exaust system? Fuel line was replaced once by MB dealer. I think they used the same defective fuel line to replace the first one. One of the last times the van was in at the deal...
2016 vehicle with approximately 72000 miles. While attempting to stop, vehicle had complete brake failure, brake pedal locked in place and unable to move. Safely pulled to side of road and shit engine off. Upon restarting the brakes went back to normal. This sequence happened 6times over the course ...
In 2019, the fuel line was recalled for my Mercedes Benz Metris. I had this fixed and it was ok for a while. In 2020, it started smelling like gas again. We moved out of state in 2020 and in 2021 I took it into my local dealership to have them look at it. They replaced the fuel line again. Since the...
Two failures of Wheel Speed Sensors. Right Front was first and just caused the computer to shut down anti lock breaking system. Most recent was Left Rear and caused transimission to go into “Limp”
Two failures of Wheel Speed Sensors. Right Front was first and just caused the computer to shut down anti lock breaking system. Most recent was Left Rear and caused transimission to go into “Limp”
Two failures of Wheel Speed Sensors. Right Front was first and just caused the computer to shut down anti lock breaking system. Most recent was Left Rear and caused transimission to go into “Limp”
FUEL FUMES INSIDE CAB WHEN IDLING OR VERY SLOW MOVING TRAFFICS
REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE ROAD
Mileage: 15,000
BEEPING BELT SIGN ON FOR PASSAGE SIDE - WHEN BEEPING, SEAT BELT DOESN'T HOLD.(NOT CATCHING BELT JUST SLIPPING OUT)
ON 9/13/18 WHILE DRIVING US95 IN NEVADA , THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WHILE CROSSING CENTER LINE RUMBLE STRIPS TO PASS. THERE WAS A WARNING TONE AND AN ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THERE WAS NO POWER ASSIST. THIS WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT, SO I CONTINUED DRIVING. AFTER ST...
Mileage: 41,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH INOPERABLE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ANAHEIM LOCATED AT ...
Mileage: 54,516
BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED DOWN. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 2.5-3HRS ON 12/26 AND THEN PARKED FOR 2 HRS, WHEN I WENT TO START VEHICLE IT WAS TOTALLY DEAD, ALL ELECTRONICS BLACK AND CAR WOULD NOT TURN OVER, I THEN NOTICES A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE COMING FROM PASSENGER SEAT WHERE BATTERY IS STORE...
Mileage: 55,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ORRIN B HAYES MERCEDES-BENZ MAZDA (543 W MICHIGAN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007) WHER...
Mileage: 60,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAND BLANC MERCEDES-BENZ (9099 HOLLY ROAD, GRAND BLANC, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNO...
Mileage: 32,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ORRIN B HAYES MERCEDES-BENZ MAZDA (543 WEST MICHIGAN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI) WHERE I...
Mileage: 171,000
VAN STALLED WHILE BACKING INTO STREET. THREW CODE P0627. SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. FIRST TIME DID NOT INCLUDE STALLING AND CODE CLEARED AFTER A COUPLE DAYS. REPORTING DUE TO STALLING WHILE MOVING IN ROAD.
Mileage: 44,380
I HAD THE 2016 FUEL LINE RECALL REPAIRED IN COCONUT FL BY THE MERCEDES DEALER - HOWEVER I CAN STILL SMELL GAS FUEL FUMES WHEN STANDING OUTSIDE THE STATIONARY DRIVERS DOOR. IT SMELLS JUST LIKE IT DID BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO DO TO REMEDY THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE. THIS HA...
LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN DRIVING OVER CATTLE GRATES ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. FIRST TIME LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT 55MPH ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND SECOND TIME LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT 30MPH WHEN ENTERING A FREEWAY ON-RAMP. AN ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYS ON THE SCREEN 'POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION SE...
Mileage: 55,000
THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR PROVIDES INADEQUATE VISIBILITY TO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MIRROR DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ANY CONVEX OR IMAGE SIZE ALTERING PROPERTIES TO IMPROVE BLIND SPOT VISIBILITY AS MOST VEHICLES DO.
Mileage: 16,000
THE VEHICLE WEARS THE OUTER EDGES OF THE FRONT TIRES PREMATURELY POTENTIALLY CAUSING DANGEROUS HANDLING. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY 2016 METRIS OWNERS.
Mileage: 9,000
STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE AND GAS LEAKS OUT ON GROUND. RISK OF FIRE IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MOST WHEN WARMING IT UP OR AFTER PARKING IT.
THERE IS A MILD TO STRONG ODOR OF RAW GASOLINE WHEN I START THE CAR IN THE MORNING. IT SEAMS STRONGER WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS COLD . I HAVE DONE A CURSORY SEARCH AND HAVE FOUND THIS COMPLAINT FROM OTHER METRIS OWNERS AS WELL AS OTHER MB MODELS
Mileage: 30,000
RAW FUEL SMELL, LEAKING
Mileage: 48,571
STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE MORNINGS AFTER IT SITS OVERNIGHT IN MY GARAGE, ESPECIALLY ON COLD NIGHTS. IT GETS TRIGGERED WHEN WE OPEN A DOOR AND THE AIR STARTS CIRCULATING (BEFORE CAR IS TURNED ON). IT STARTED LAST WINTER AND IS HAPPENING STILL. I'M GETTING A LITTLE LIGHT-HEADED SOME MORNINGS, ESPECIALLY...
Mileage: 26,000
THERE IS A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MERCEDES REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP UNDER WARRANTY, BUT IT'S LEAKING SOMEWHERE ELSE AND IT'S NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. IT'S AN EMISSIONS ISSUE(RAW FUEL LEAK) AND A FIRE HAZARD. CHECKING THE INTERNET IT SEEMS THIS IS VERY COMMON PROBLEM W/O A ...
Mileage: 35,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE DURING COOLER WEATHER. AFTER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR AWHILE, THE ODOR WENT AWAY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED....
Mileage: 59,000
SEVERE OUTSIDE TIRE WEAR ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE.
THE VEHICLE HAS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS. I TOOK IT FOR THE SERVICE AT MERCEDES BENZ IN OXNARD AND THEY SAID THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING. I STILL HAVE NO UPDATE ON MY VEHICLE AFTER A WEEK OF LEAVING MY CAR AT THEIR SHOT. NO ONE HAS CALLED ME TO UPDATED WAS GOING ON TO MY CAR. I NEED MY CAR FIX. PLEASE HELP...
STRONG GAS SMELL WHEN DRIVING AND SITTING STILL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE SMELL STARTED WHEN THE WEATHER CHANGE TO 47-50 DEGREES. ITS A CONSTANT STRONG GASOLINE SMELL.
Mileage: 4,700
THE VEHICLE HAS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS. I TOOK IT FOR A SERVICE AT MERCEDES BENZ AND THEY SAID THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING. I STILL HAVE NO UPDATE ON MY VEHICLE AFTER A WEEK OF LEAVING MY CAR AT THEIR SHOP. NO ONE HAS CALLED ME TO FOLLOW UP ON MY CAR.
Mileage: 12,000
I'M ON MY 3RD WINDSHIELD IN 3 YEARS, NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE AND I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR 35 YEARS. EVERY WINDSHIELD ADDS $1,000.00 TO MY YEARLY UPKEEP.
Mileage: 13,000
THERE IS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR UNDER HOOD AFTER VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN COLD WEATHER (UNDER ~45F). I CANNOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM IN MY CITY DUE TO WEATHER BEING TOO WARM.
Mileage: 62,000
VEHICLE NOT RUNNING, SAT OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT IN MY DRIVEWAY, TEMPERATURES IN THE 30SF, STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE AROUND THE VEHICLE HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. THE DATE AND MILEAGE ARE APPROXIMATIONS. I CAN'T REMEMBER THE PRECISE DATES. IT WAS THIS PAST WINTER. IT WAS ONLY AFTER READING OF OTHERS WITH ...
Mileage: 19,000
I CAN SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL ALMOST EVERY MORNING AFTER BEING PARKED COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE HOOD REGION. MORE NOTICEABLE ON COOLER MORNINGS. VERY UNPLEASANT TO BE WORKING NEARBY WHILE PREPARING FOR WORK. SMELL IS ALSO NOTED IN CABIN PRIOR TO STARTING THE ENGINE. I HAVE BROUGHT VEHICLE TO ...
****NOTE - NEED MORE INFORMATION, CONTACTED CONSUMER 5/21/2018. **** HAS ANYONE HAD THAT GAS SMELL FROM THE METRIS FRONT DRIVER EXTERIOR? I'VE HAD IT HAPPEN AT LEAST 1-2 TIMES A MONTH THE LAST FIVE MONTHS. USUALLY IF IT SITS OVER NIGHT OR IT'S BEEN COLD. I HEARD IT WAS A RUBBER VALVE COMPONENT O...
Mileage: 13,000
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FOR MY WIFE AS WE HAVE FIVE SMALL CHILDREN. A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE, A STRONG AND HORRENDOUS GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE BEGAN EACH TIME UPON START UP IN THE COLD WEATHER. THE GAS SMELL/FUMES LAST BEYOND 10 MINUTES INSIDE MAKING IT UNSAFE TO TRANSPORT OU...
Mileage: 36,063
ENGINE ON AND VEHICLE PARKED FOR 10 MINUTES WITH PARKING BRAKE APPLIED. LEAVING FROM A PARKED POSITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING, PARKING BRAKE RELEASED, I SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO DRIVE BUT THE VEHICLE SHOWED I WAS STILL IN PARK. COULD HEAR TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FROM P TO D AND TO R BUT NO INFORMATION FEED...
Mileage: 18,000
ENGINE ON AND VEHICLE PARKED FOR 10 MINUTES WITH PARKING BRAKE APPLIED. LEAVING FROM A PARKED POSITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING, PARKING BRAKE RELEASED, I SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO DRIVE BUT THE VEHICLE SHOWED I WAS STILL IN PARK. COULD HEAR TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FROM P TO D AND TO R BUT NO INFORMATION FEED...
Mileage: 18,000
ENGINE ON AND VEHICLE PARKED FOR 10 MINUTES WITH PARKING BRAKE APPLIED. LEAVING FROM A PARKED POSITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING, PARKING BRAKE RELEASED, I SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO DRIVE BUT THE VEHICLE SHOWED I WAS STILL IN PARK. COULD HEAR TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FROM P TO D AND TO R BUT NO INFORMATION FEED...
Mileage: 18,000
THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VAN WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE MORNINGS. THE SMELL IS TO THE POINT THAT YOU HAVE TO DRIVE THE FIRST FEW MILES WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. I TOOK THE VAN TO HENDRICK MOTORS IN CHARLOTTE, NC WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW TO HAVE IT CHECKED AT 40,250 MILES. ...
Mileage: 35,000
WHEN I NOTICED MY RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS BALLED AMOUNT TO THE STEAL BELTS, I KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM. THE CAR ONLY HAD 20K ON IT. I WENT TO PUT THE SPARE ON. WHEN REMOVING THE TIRE, UP ON FACTORY JACK, AND BOLTS REMOVED. I NOTICED THAT AS MUCH AS I JACKED THE CAR UP THE TIRE WOULD NOT COME ALL THE WAY...
Mileage: 22,000
DRIVER SEATBELT FAILS TO RETRACT AND PASSENGER WILL NOT RETRACT
ENGINE TEMP DROPS 4 MARKS FROM REGULAR OPERATING TEMP. COME INTO TOWN TEMP DROPS AND HEATER BLOWS COLD AIR. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY SAY EVERYTHING IS FINE. IT ALL CHECKS OUT. SENT VIDEOS TO THEM OF WHAT IT IS DOING. TOLD TO PUT A DIVIDER IN BUT WON'T HELP IF IT COOLS DRASTICALLY AND BLOWS COLD AIR. ...
Mileage: 35,000
FUEL SMELL AROUND FRONT ENGINE AND UNDER VEHICLE WHEN STOPPED AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY IN COOL WEATHER. CAN PERSIST FOR SEVERAL HOURS AFTER VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF. FIRE SAFETY HAZARD.
Mileage: 37,000
THE FIELD OF VIEW IN THE SIDE MIRRORS, ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGER SIDE, IS INADEQUATE AND DANGEROUS. THE MIRRORS NEED TO BE LARGER WITH A WIDER ANGLE OF VIEW. THERE IS A HUGE BLIND SPOT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE METRIS. I'VE READ ABOUT OWNERS SOURCING WIDER ANGLE CONVEX MIRRORS FROM EUROPEAN VERSIO...
SMELL OF GAS ON THE INTERIOR OF CAR. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN TEMPERATURE IS COLD OUTSIDE. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Mileage: 6,000
SMELL OF GAS ON THE INTERIOR OF CAR. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN TEMPERATURE IS COLD OUTSIDE. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Mileage: 6,000
FUEL SMELL FROM THE ENGINE AREA AND NEAR AND AROUND THE DRIVER'S SIDE, OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF AFTER DRIVING IN COLDER/COOLER TEMPERATURES. THE SMELL LINGERS AFTER THE ENGINE IS OFF.
Mileage: 37,000
SMELL OF GASOLINE LEAK SEVERAL TIMES NOW IN THE MORNING BEFORE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE AFTER BEING PARKED OVERNIGHT. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT A FIRE. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON BECAUSE IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME.
Mileage: 41,052
IF A VEHICLE IS IN THE DRIVER'S BLIND SPOT, BUT THE BSM SYSTEM DOES NOT WARN THE DRIVER, THERE WOULD BE AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Mileage: 23,100
MAJOR FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL HOSE FEEDING THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A MERCEDES DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THEY REPORTED THAT THE C-CLASS MODEL SEDANS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. THE MB METRIS HAS A C-CLASS ENGINE AND THE SAME COMPONENTS.THE DEALERSHIP IS JUST REPLACING T...
Mileage: 43,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS. WHETHER STATIONARY OR DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WAS TOO WIDE AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. MERCEDES-BENZ OF FORT MYERS IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER ...
Mileage: 30,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS. WHETHER STATIONARY OR DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WAS TOO WIDE AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. MERCEDES-BENZ OF FORT MYERS IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER ...
Mileage: 30,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS. WHETHER STATIONARY OR DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WAS TOO WIDE AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. MERCEDES-BENZ OF FORT MYERS IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER ...
Mileage: 30,000
CAR HAS REPEATEDLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS, HAD A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN CABIN WHEN STARTING WITH ENGINE COLD IN SUB 45F WEATHER. FUEL SMELL IS STRONG ENOUGH THAT WINDOWS NEED TO BE OPENED FOR SMELL TO CLEAR. ISSUE IS NOT PRESENT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE WARM OR AFTER VEHICLE WARMS UP. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED F...
Mileage: 22,000
FIRST OFF, I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK AND SPENT CONSIDERABLE TIME DRIVING IN A LARGE METROPOLITAN AREA AS WELL AS ON THE INTERSTATE WITH THE VEHICLE IN THIS FIRST WEEK (1200 MILES IN TOTAL). I HAVE ADJUSTED THE SIDE MIRRORS AS WIDE AS THEY ARE CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING AND STILL, A...
Mileage: 1,200
EVER SINCE WE GOT THIS VEHICLE WE COMPLAINED THAT THE MIRROR IS TOO SMALL, WHICH MAKES IT EXTREMELY HARD TO MAKE TURNS. I TRIED TO SEARCH ONLINE, AND RIGHT AWAY FOUND A METRIS FORUM WITH MANY MANY POSTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. THE POSTERS WERE WRITING ABOUT CONTACTING MERCEDES, AND THE DEALERS DIDNT ...
SIDE MIRRORS ARE TOO TALL AND TOO SHORT! WE ALMOST GOT INTO ACCIDENT FOR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE BUT YESTERDAY (7/17/17) WAS REALLY CLOSE! I WAS CHANGING TO RIGHT LANE WHEN ANOTHER CAR IS SO CLOSE I HAVE TO SLAM MY BRAKES BECAUSE MY PASSENGER MIRROR IS SO BAD ABOUT VISIBILITY. PLEASE HELP BEFORE WE GET...
SIDE MIRRORS ARE TOO TALL AND TOO SHORT! WE ALMOST GOT INTO ACCIDENT FOR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE BUT YESTERDAY (7/17/17) WAS REALLY CLOSE! I WAS CHANGING TO RIGHT LANE WHEN ANOTHER CAR IS SO CLOSE I HAVE TO SLAM MY BRAKES BECAUSE MY PASSENGER MIRROR IS SO BAD ABOUT VISIBILITY. PLEASE HELP BEFORE WE GET...
I HAVE A 2016 METRIS PASSENGER VAN WITH 14000 MILES THAT THE MECHANICAL/ANALOG SPEEDOMETER SHOWS INCORRECT SPEED SOMETIMES. IT ONLY HAPPENS AFTER THE VAN HAS BEEN TRAVELING WITH SPEEDS OVER 60 MPH + I NOTICE THE SPEEDOMETER SHOWING ABOUT A 20 MPH SLOWER SPEED, THEN OVER A FEW MIN. THE SPEED SLOWLY...
Mileage: 9,000
THE REARVIEW CAMERA FROZE WHILE I WAS BACKING UP. BY "FROZE" I MEANT THE PICTURE BECAME STATIC WHILE THE VAN WAS MOVING BACK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT WILL MISLEAD THE DRIVER ON WHAT'S OR WHAT'S NOT ON THE PATH OF MOVING DIRECTION. THE ISSUE PERSIST WHEN I MOVED THE CAR BACK AND FORTH. ...
Mileage: 1,800
RUPTURED FUEL LINE CAUSING FUEL SMELL IN CABIN. SMELL WAS MOST APPARENT AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING AND AT SLOW SPEEDS.
Mileage: 13,000
PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS ARE FLAT (NOT CONVEX) AND LEAVE A HUGE BLIND SPOT. ITS A SAFETY ISSUE I TRIED TO CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ DEALER TO SEE IF THEY GOT AN REPLACEMENT BUT HAD NO LUCK.
Mileage: 5,000
THE CRUISE CONTROL LACKS A SEPARATE ON/OFF SWITCH. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL STEM IS PULL BACKWARD, THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON/ENGAGED, WHICH IS NON STANDARD FOR SWITCHES. WHEN INITIALLY TURNED ON, IT ACTIVATES AT THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS TURNED OFF, THEN BACK ON (WITHOUT HAVI...
Mileage: 17,000
MERCEDES CLAIMES THAT THE METRIS IS ABLE TO TOW 5000LBS. WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW WITH THE TOW PACKAGE FACTORY INSTALLED. MERCEDES NEVER DISCLOSED THE FACT THAT IT'S WIRING HARNESS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE DOES NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES AND THAT NO FACTORY OR THIRD PARTY OPTION IS AVAILABL...
Mileage: 15,000
MERCEDES CLAIMES THAT THE METRIS IS ABLE TO TOW 5000LBS. WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW WITH THE TOW PACKAGE FACTORY INSTALLED. MERCEDES NEVER DISCLOSED THE FACT THAT IT'S WIRING HARNESS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE DOES NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES AND THAT NO FACTORY OR THIRD PARTY OPTION IS AVAILABL...
Mileage: 15,000
MERCEDES CLAIMES THAT THE METRIS IS ABLE TO TOW 5000LBS. WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW WITH THE TOW PACKAGE FACTORY INSTALLED. MERCEDES NEVER DISCLOSED THE FACT THAT IT'S WIRING HARNESS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE DOES NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES AND THAT NO FACTORY OR THIRD PARTY OPTION IS AVAILABL...
Mileage: 15,000
THE SIDE MIRRORS FOR THE CAR ARE HORRIBLE. THEY HAVE A HORRIBLE BLIND SPOT WHICH I FEEL IS REALLY DANGEROUS. WHEN DRIVING YOU BARELY HAVE ANY VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES ON YOUR SIDE. FEELS LIKE ITS A SET UP FOR AN ACCIDENT TO HAPPEN.
THE SIDE MOUNTED REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE INADEQUATE, LEAVING LARGE BLIND SPOTS. THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR NEEDS TO BE CONVEX. MY WIFE, WHO IS USED TO DRIVING A CHEVROLET VAN WITH A CONVEX, PASSENGER SIDE, REAR VIEW MIRROR, ALMOST HIT A CAR THAT WAS UNSEEN IN THE BLIND SPOT OF THE METRIS. SHE WAS DRIVI...
Mileage: 3,500
SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE EXTREMELY HARD TO SEE OTHER CARS FROM. THEY ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND CREATE MASSIVE BLIND SPOTS. THE 2017 MIRRORS WERE CHANGED TO MINIMIZE THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALERS WILL NOT RECALL 2016 MIRRORS.
Mileage: 500
THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS A TERRIBLE BLIND SPOT.NO MATTER HOW DILIGENTLY YOU LOOK IN THE PASSENGER MIRROR AND OVER YOUR RIGHT SHOULDER THERE IS AN AREA THAT IS BLIND TO THE DRIVER. THIS IS DUE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR BEING TOO SMALL AND NOT CONVEX. IT IS NOT WRITTEN ON THE MIRROR " OBJE...
Mileage: 100
TAKATA RECALL VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH VISION FROM THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS CANT SEE ANYTHING OUT OF THEM. I HAVE THE VAN A WEEK NEARLY GOT IN 5 ACCIDENTS TRYING TO GET INTO MY RIGHT LANE I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM IN ANY OTHER CAR OR VAN THIS PROBLEM NEEDS FIX BEFORE SOMEBODY GET HURT AND ALL MY OTH...
MERCEDES METRIS VAN FUEL SMELL WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT IDLE WARMING UP FOR WINTER DRIVING. GAS WAS SEEPING FROM "POROUS GAS LINE" WAS WHAT I WAS TOLD FROM DEALERSHIP AND THAT THIS ONLY HAPPENED TO TWO OTHER VEHICLES IN AMERICA. UNFORTUNATELY, OUR COMPANY BOUGHT MULTIPLE VEHICLES AND WE HAVE THREE WITH ...
Mileage: 7,700
GASOLINE SMELL NOTICED IN AND AROUND VEHICLE AFTER 5 MINUTES WHILE IDLING COLD. AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES GASOLINE SMELL INCREASED INSIDE VEHICLE TO THE EXTENT THAT VEHICLE HAD TO BE STOPPED, WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN AND FUMES DISSIPATED. REPEATED TWICE WHILE RETURNING TO ORIGINAL START POIN...
Mileage: 9,700
THE SIDE MIRRORS ARE NOT ONLY VERY LOW AND SMALL BUT THEY ARE FLAT. THIS CREATES A HUGE BLIND SPOT PARTICULARLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE EVEN WITH LANE ASSIST TECHNOLOGY. I DO NOT WANT TO ALMOST HIT A CAR BEFORE BEING NOTIFIED. I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT ON A HIGHWAY WITH 4 KIDS IN MY CARE. TH...
Mileage: 208
MIRRORS ARE VERY NARROW/POOR, CANT SEE IN A CARGO VAN, I ALMOST KILLED SOMEONE OR KILL MYSELF
Mileage: 16,000
MIRRORS ARE VERY NARROW/POOR, CANT SEE IN A CARGO VAN, I ALMOST KILLED SOMEONE OR KILL MYSELF
Mileage: 16,000
MIRRORS ARE VERY NARROW/POOR, CANT SEE IN A CARGO VAN, I ALMOST KILLED SOMEONE OR KILL MYSELF
Mileage: 16,000
BOTH SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE FLAT, NOT CURVED OR CONVEX. ITS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. BECAUSE OF THAT, THIS CAR HAS HUGE DEAD ZONE NEXT TO THE CAR. AS I HAVE A CARGO VAN WITH NO REAR WINDOWS, NO WINDOWS ON THE SIDES EITHER ITS REALLY SUPER UNSAFE.
THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR IS FLAT ONLY GIVING A 5.6DEG VIEWING ANGLE. IT IS IMPOSABLE TO SEE. ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR THREE WEEK, HAVE ALMOST CAUSED SERVAL ISUESS MB NOT WILLING TO HELP.
Mileage: 300
THE SIDE MIRRORS ARE FLAT INSTEAD OF CONVEX AND THIS, COMBINED WITH VERY HIGH HEADRESTS, GIVES ONE EXTREMELY POOR REAR VISION. I CAN NOT RECALL DRIVING ANY VEHICLE MADE AFTER THE 1970'S THAT HAS FLAT MIRRORS LIKE THIS. CHANGING LANES, EVEN WITH BLIND SPOT WARNING, IS JUST GUESSWORK AND VERY DANGEROU...
Mileage: 18,000
SIDE VIEW MIRROR VISIBILITY IS EXTREMELY POOR CREATING ENORMOUS BLIND SPOTS IN A VEHICLE OF THIS SIZE AND INHERENT LIMITED VISIBILITY. HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS CHANGING LANES DUE TO INABILITY TO ADEQUATELY SEE PERIPHERAL AREAS. ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THESE ISSUES PILE UP, THE VEHICLE S...
Mileage: 500
PASSENGER MIRROR CAUSES SIGNIFICANT BLIND SPOT AS IT IS NOT A CONVEX MIRROR. THIS CAN LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO NOT SEEING A VEHICLE LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE.
THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE EXTREMELY SMALL. THEY CREATE A TERRIBLE BLIND SPOT WHICH INHIBITS YOUR ABILITY TO CHANGE LANES. IN ADDITION THE MIRRORS APPEAR TO MAGNIFY OBJECTS WHICH DISTORTS YOUR JUDGEMENT OF VEHICLE PROXIMITY. BOTH OF THESE FACTORS HAVE CAUSED NEAR COLLISIONS MULTIPLE TIMES! THE MIRROR...
Mileage: 800
THE SIDE MIRRORS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE DANGEROUS AND TWO SMALL, THEY ALMOST GOT ME INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET WITH MY WIFE AND FIVE (5) CHILDREN. THESE SIDE MIRRORS ARE NON-CONVEXED AND OFFER LITTLE VIEW OF WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND THE VEHICLE, LEAVING THE DRIVER TO DEPEND ON THE...
Mileage: 1,200
THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR ON THIS VEHICLE OFFERS VERY LITTLE VISIBILITY AND CREATES A HUGE BLIND SPOT. THE MIRROR IS FLAT OFFERS A VERY NARROW FIELD OF VIEW. BECAUSE THIS IS A CARGO VAN WITH NO WINDOW ON THE SIDE DOOR A CONVEX MIRROR IS NECESSARY TO OFFER A ACCEPTABLE FIELD OF VIEW FOR SAFE LANE CHA...
Mileage: 1,500
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VISIBILITY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WAS INADEQUATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE LOCAL DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS A...
Mileage: 1,500