In the European service world, Mercedes-Benz visibility failures land on our lifts with regularity. 235 complaints across 38 year-model entries (2005–2020) is consistent with what we move in parts orders. The pattern repeats across model years, which usually points to a shared component supplier rather than a single bad production batch. 8 injury reports on the record — not a category to wave off. Independent-shop repair on this category runs around $350; dealer pricing tends to run thirty to forty percent higher on European brands. Wipers, washers, backup camera, defroster — exercise all of them on the test drive. None of these failures are emergencies but they add up.
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38 model-year entries · 2005–2020
Mercedes-Benz visibility problems
235 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Mercedes-Benz vehicles for visibility issues. See visibility across all makes →
Complaints
235
Recalls
0
Year-models
38
Avg fix
$350
8injuries
Worst-affected Mercedes-Benz model-years for visibility Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
20 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
18 complaints · ~$350 severe
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
13 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
11 complaints · ~$350 severe
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
11 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
10 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
10 complaints · ~$350 severe
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
9 complaints · ~$350 severe
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
9 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
8 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
8 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
7 complaints · ~$350 severe
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
6 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
6 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
6 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
5 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
5 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
5 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
Common questions
How many Mercedes-Benz visibility complaints are on file with NHTSA?
235 complaints across 38 model-year entries from 2005 to 2020. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Mercedes-Benz.
Which Mercedes-Benz model has the most visibility complaints?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris leads with 20 complaints in this category. Next: 2016 C-Class (18) and 2015 C-Class (13).
What does it cost to fix Mercedes-Benz visibility problems?
Independent shops average $350 for visibility repairs across the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Mercedes-Benz visibility recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover visibility issues on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Frank DeSantis, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Mercedes-Benz.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.