repaired · 2026 Q1
Tires
Risk. An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Mercedes-Benz MetrisProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 127 owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-595 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris has problems
127 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Fuel/propulsion system
21Visibility/wiper
17Engine1 crash/fire/injury
15Tires
10Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Steering
7Wheels
4Service brakes
3Seat belts
1811 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 37 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 21 | 0 |
| Engine | 17 | 1 |
| Tires | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Wheels | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 18 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Risk. A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Electrical system: software
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.
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repaired · 2021 Q2
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur,…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Steering
Risk. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. The improper software may cause problems with the electronic stability control system, the air bag control unit or the engine management software.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the…
repaired · 2018 Q3
Lane departure: blind spot detection
Risk. If a vehicle is in the driver's blind spot, but the BSM system does not warn the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
35kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 49% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
9under 30k miles21under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Metris year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Metris median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris, and the recalls they led to.
- Low Pressure Fuel Supply Hose LeakLed to recall 18V-837
In owners' words
What Metris owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Fuel smell in the engine compartment and visible leaking fuel on the lower hoses per NHTSA Campaign Number 18V837000. I previously complained about this in April 2025 (ID 11669847). Dealer inspected in April 2025 and replaced the lower hose, but I still would smell fuel. After a lot of my own…
It has been two years after posting an issue with engine light on indicating the error code p052e which is a known problem on many models mercedes has. This metris van is not a passenger van but a commercial van. It has however the SAME engine and SAME error code as all the models mercedes having…
There was a fuel smell emanating from the engine compartment during the vehicle pre-start routine (fuel pump priming). The dealership determined this to be a leak in the lower fuel hose to fuel line of the service connection per NHTSA Campaign Number 18V837000, however they refused to cover the…
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