2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris visibility problems

Filed Jan 22, 2019 · Visibility · 16,000 miles · IL

The passenger side mirror provides inadequate visibility to the side of the vehicle. The mirror does not appear to have any convex or image size altering properties to improve blind spot visibility as most vehicles do.

Filed Aug 2, 2018 · Visibility · 13,000 miles · CA

I'm on my 3rd windshield in 3 years, never had this issue before and I've been driving for 35 years. Every windshield adds $1,000.00 to my yearly upkeep.

Filed Feb 8, 2018 · Visibility · CA

The field of view in the side mirrors, especially the passenger side, is inadequate and dangerous. The mirrors need to be larger with a wider angle of view. There is a huge blind spot on the passenger side of the metris. I've read about owners sourcing wider angle convex mirrors from european versions of the metris and replacing the mirrors on 2016 metris vans.

Filed Nov 21, 2017 · Body, Visibility · 30,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Sep 28, 2017 · Visibility · 1,200 miles · IL

First off, I have only had this car for approximately 1 week and spent considerable time driving in a large metropolitan area as well as on the interstate with the vehicle in this first week (1200 miles in total). I have adjusted the side mirrors as wide as they are capable of adjusting and still, an enormous blind spot remains for the driver that is both dangerous to myself and drivers around me. On two occasions this week, one (today) that was the worst yet, I was changing lanes and after checking the side mirrors and seeing absolutely nothing, I came extremely close to hitting a sedan that was driving in my blind spot. Fortunately, the other driver was paying attention and able to swerve away from my vehicle to avoid being hit. This particular vehicle is the cargo version with a bulkhead installed which renders the rearview mirror useless and no ability to look over your should out a rear window to check for vehicles. I have just ordered extra clip on mirrors from amazon to make the vehicle at least operational but in my opinion being forced to alter something such as side mirrors to make the vehicle reasonably safe to operate is unacceptable from any manufacturer, let alone mercedes-benz who claims such a high standard of safety on their vehicles. After doing a little more investigation, this is clearly a known issue experienced by a lot of people who operate this vehicle (I.e. Http://www.metrisforum.com/forum/385-appearance-body/1610-mirrors.html). Any quick internet search will reveal that this is a major concern and complaint of those who own the mercedes metris.

Filed Jul 27, 2017 · Visibility · NY

Ever since we got this vehicle we complained that the mirror is too small, which makes it extremely hard to make turns. I tried to search online, and right away found a metris forum with many many posts about this same issue. The posters were writing about contacting mercedes, and the dealers didnt even know about it, or the ones who did said that the 2017 models were indeed improved. I am now trying to get a replacement for my van, and the dealers are not helpful at all

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Visibility · WA

Side mirrors are too tall and too short! We almost got into accident for several times before but yesterday (7/17/17) was really close! I was changing to right lane when another car is so close I have to slam my brakes because my passenger mirror is so bad about visibility. Please help before we get hurt or worse. Thank you!

Filed Mar 28, 2017 · Visibility · 5,000 miles · TX

Passenger side mirrors are flat (not convex) and leave a huge blind spot. Its a safety issue I tried to contact mercedes benz dealer to see if they got an replacement but had no luck.

Filed Jan 12, 2017 · Visibility · 3,500 miles · NC

The side mounted rear view mirrors are inadequate, leaving large blind spots. The passenger side mirror needs to be convex. My wife, who is used to driving a chevrolet van with a convex, passenger side, rear view mirror, almost hit a car that was unseen in the blind spot of the metris. She was driving on a multi lane road and was attempting to change lanes to the right when the near collision occurred.

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Visibility · 500 miles · PA

Side view mirrors are extremely hard to see other cars from. They are extremely dangerous and create massive blind spots. The 2017 mirrors were changed to minimize this problem, but the dealers will not recall 2016 mirrors.