Back Over Prevention Problems of Mercedes Benz C300

Mercedes Benz C300 owners have reported 7 back over prevention related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common back over prevention problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's back over prevention (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Mercedes Benz C300


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of Mercedes Benz C300

The Back Over Prevention problem

The contact owns a 2020 mercedes-benz C300. The contact was reversing out of her driveway at 3 mph, the contact was using her rearview camera. The contact stated that the image froze and she crashed into a parked vehicle with the rear passenger side bumper of her vehicle.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Within the first week of ownership (delivery on 1/15/24), the car's parking and/or front collision sensors started malfunctioning on a regular basis. The sensors repeatedly gave off false alerts when the car would approach intersections even though no obstacles were in front of, or behind, the car.   Read details...

The Rearview System Braking problem

Rear sub frame is corroded as shown to me by the mercedes mechanic in a video he sent me. The car is available for inspection. I am nervous to drive now after hearing about the related problems others are having such as braking issues and swaying when the brakes are applied.   Read details...




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