Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2022 Mercedes Benz S500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Warnings problems | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control problems | |
| Automatic Emergency Braking problems |
While driving on highway car made a complete sudden full stop this has happened twice in last 60 days thankful car behind was far enough away to avoid a rear ender second problem is dealer still not addressing fuel pump recall.
Camera which provides data to key adas features repeatedly malfunctions. Car reports “camera view restricted” rendering many safety features inoperable. It does so repeatedly. Dealer service department says camera cover is malfunctioning and part is on back order. This renders the car unsafe since the various safety features are inoperable and the warning message pops up,so often as to be distracting.
The contact owns a 2022 mercedes-benz S500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the adaptive braking system inadvertently activated and the vehicle experienced hard braking. There were no objects in the roadway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer who scheduled a service appointment however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 4,800. The VIN was not available.