Mercedes-Benz MetrisYears to avoid, problems & recalls
Based on 213 NHTSA owner complaints across 9 model years, the Mercedes-Benz Metris years to avoid are 2016, and the strongest years are 2017 and 2018. The Metris has 31 safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Mercedes-Benz Metris years to avoid
Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Metris median. Tap a year for its full report.
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Most common Mercedes-Benz Metris problems
All model years combined: 213 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 45 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 42 | 0 |
| Engine | 23 | 1 |
| Wheels | 21 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 21 | 0 |
| Steering | 20 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 36 | 4 |
Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls
Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.
Showing the 12 newest of 31 recalls. Each model-year page lists all recalls for that year.
NHTSA investigations of the Metris
- Low Pressure Fuel Supply Hose LeakLed to recall 18V-837