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 " OBJECTS APPEAR CLOSER THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE".THIS IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW, I AM SURPRISED THAT THAT TH…
2016 mercedes-benz Metris visibility problems
moderate 20 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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 OTHER VANS WERE BIGGER THEN THIS VAN
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 WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE VIA A VOICEMAIL FROM THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
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. THIS EXACT SAME VAN HAS BEEN PRODUCED IN EUROPE WITH CONVEX MIRRORS. IN FACT, MB IS MAKING THESE CONV…
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2016 mercedes-benz Metris?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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