Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Mercedes Benz S500

Mercedes Benz S500 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 adaptive cruise control (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 S500


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Mercedes Benz S500

The Warnings problem

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   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

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.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

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.   Read details...




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