Mercedes-Benz Metris problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 143 owner complaints and 31 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz Metris (2015–2023). The 2016 Metris has the most serious complaints, most often about wheels & tires.

Complaints
143
Recalls
31
Model years
9
Worst year
2016

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz Metris model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercedes-Benz Metris years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris — 61 complaints, 2 fires; top problem: Wheels & Tires
  2. 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris — 27 complaints; top problem: Wheels & Tires
  3. 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris — 26 complaints; top problem: Wheels & Tires

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2021 (1 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz Metris model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2023 Metris21044Steering
2022 Metris91005Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2021 Metris10007Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2020 Metris70008Wheels & Tires
2019 Metris900012Wheels & Tires
2018 Metris2700010Wheels & Tires
2017 Metris2600014Wheels & Tires
2016 Metris6102013Wheels & Tires
2015 Metris10003—

Most common Mercedes-Benz Metris problem areas (all years)

  • Wheels & Tires
    60 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    22 complaints
  • Steering
    19 complaints
  • Engine
    19 complaints
  • Electrical System
    14 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    12 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    3 complaints
  • Airbags
    3 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz Metris received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls

  • Recall 26V070000Feb 6, 202652,360 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 25V463000Jul 11, 202543,422 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V881000Dec 21, 202313,726 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V444000Jun 26, 202320,500 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V482000Jul 7, 202224,359 vehiclesModel years 2016–2018

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V360000May 20, 202219,937 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V134000Mar 8, 202242,132 vehiclesModel years 2017–2022

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V099000Feb 22, 202217,093 vehiclesModel years 2015–2018

    Risk: A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V066000Feb 8, 202228,743 vehiclesModel years 2016–2021

    Risk: A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V513000Jul 7, 20211,514 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V106000Feb 23, 20214 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An improperly welded seat frame base may have reduced stability, which can increase the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.

  • Recall 21V055000Feb 5, 202184,345 vehiclesModel years 2016–2020

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 20V729000Nov 24, 2020562 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: The connection between the brake line and the brake hose may leak, causing a sudden loss of brake fluids, impacting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V340000Jun 9, 202012 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Damage to the driveshaft joint could result in a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash. Excessive vibrations may cause the frontal air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V715000Oct 8, 201915,160 vehiclesModel years 2016–2020

    Risk: If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 19V693000Oct 2, 201919 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

  • Recall 19V666000Sep 18, 201929 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The incorrectly mounted or missing spring pins can cause the upholstery carrier to come loose from the head restraint housing, which increases the risk of an injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 19V545000Jul 24, 20192 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The incorrect manual may not describe the proper operation of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V489000Jun 25, 20192 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: An unexpected loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of crash.

  • Recall 19V290000Apr 10, 20199,471 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V222000Mar 20, 20197 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

  • Recall 18V837000Nov 29, 201812,383 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V497000Jul 29, 20186 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: If the bolts loosen and fall out, the driveshaft may separate causing a loss of drive, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V335000May 22, 20187,433 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

    Risk: Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V651000Oct 16, 2017109 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: The loss of a front wheel would increase the risk of a crash.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology