Mercedes-Benz Metris Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 209 consumer complaints across the 6 model years of the Mercedes-Benz Metris (2016–2022) that have at least 5 complaints. 2016 has the most, with 127. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (49 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Metris model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 | 8,825 | 5 | 31 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 7 | 3,100 | 8 | 48 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 9 | 23,000 | 12 | 51 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 28 | 12,500 | 10 | 38 | 45 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 29 | 25,000 | 14 | 57 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2016 | 127 | 19,500 | 13 | 61 | 100 · More | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system49 22%
- Tires45 20%
- Other or unknown26 12%
- Engine23 10%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)22 9.9%
- Wheels21 9.5%
- Steering19 8.6%
- Electrical system17 7.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2016: “Battery caught fire and melted down. Vehicle was driven for about 2.5-3hrs on 12/26 and then parked for 2 hrs, when I went to start vehicle it was totally dead, all electronics black and car would not turn over, I then notices a small amount of smoke coming from passenger seat where battery is stored. I exited the vehicle thinking it was just a small short and would have it towed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11296913, filed 2020-01, 55,000 miles2018: “The stability control light, ABS brakes, collision assist came on then as I pulled onto the interstate the car started bucking lost acceleration and I had an 18 wheeler running up my rear trying to brake. The vehicle went into limp mode. I am familiar with wheel sensor failures how this vehicle reacts is seriously a danger hazard and should be recalled. This is my 3rd wheel sensor on this vehicle in 8 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11373524, filed 2020-11, 35,000 miles2017: “Uneven tread wear of left front tire. (corporate claims my vehicle is not affected since the technical service bulletin is not pulled up by my VIN, but my tire proves otherwise.)”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology