Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Mercedes Benz Metris

Mercedes Benz Metris owners have reported 3 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Mercedes Benz Metris


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Mercedes Benz Metris

The Warnings problem

I have had 2 major and costly repairs/issues with the engine and its oil system. These are detailed below. I have also received multiple collision or seatbelt dash alerts when no one is near my vehicle whatsoever.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

This vehicle is equipped with electronics stability control (esc) which includes crosswind assist. The crosswind assist is the source of the safety problem. The crosswind assist will engage in strong crosswinds and in certain road conditions such as a dip in the road or an off camber dip it   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz Metris. The contact stated that the collision prevention assist inactive followed by sending the vehicle in limp mode the contact would have to put the vehicle in neutral then restart the vehicle.   Read details...




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