repaired · 2026 Q1
Tires
Risk. An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Mercedes-Benz MetrisProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris, most often about the tires. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-482 the manufacturer reports only 27% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 21, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris has problems
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Tires
5Wheels
3Steering
3Back over prevention
2Engine
2Service brakes
2Electrical system
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Fuel system, gasoline
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 14 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2018 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 Q1
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 · 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.
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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.
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
Unknown or other
Risk. Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Steering
Risk. An unexpected loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Unknown or other
Risk. Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the bolts loosen and fall out, the driveshaft may separate causing a loss of drive, thereby 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.
Best & worst years
2018 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
'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Metris owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
See attached document for complaint. I wanted to express my displeasure with the manner in which the above reference recall was conducted. The timeline left many owners with expensive replacement bills for new tires to replace inadequate tires that were installed as OEM on our vans. The message…
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (TIRES); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (TIRES); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
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