2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 3% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Mercedes claimes that the Metris is able to tow 5000lbs. We bought the vehicle new with the tow package factory installed. Mercedes never disclosed the fact that it's wiring harness included in the package does not operate electric trailer brakes and that no factory or third party option is available. We almost had an accident due to our inability to stop quickly enough. Thats how we found out that the factory installed trailer wiring harness does not operate electric brakes. Mercedes should have warned us about this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10956097, filed 2017-02, 15,000 miles“Engine on and vehicle parked for 10 minutes with parking brake applied. Leaving from a parked position with engine running, parking brake released, I shifted from park into drive but the vehicle showed I was still in park. Could hear transmission shifting from p to d and to r but no information feedback. Eventually I found that I could engage in reverse, neutral, park, and drive but only park was showing on display. I tried restarting the van but it didn't change. Received errors for turning car off while in drive even though I was in park. …”
NHTSA complaint #11084376, filed 2018-04, 18,000 miles“2016 vehicle with approximately 72000 miles. While attempting to stop, vehicle had complete brake failure, brake pedal locked in place and unable to move. Safely pulled to side of road and shit engine off. Upon restarting the brakes went back to normal. This sequence happened 6times over the course of 3 days. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Dealer diagnosed as brake booster pump faulty. Currently Waiting on quote for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #11470276, filed 2022-06“Two failures of Wheel Speed Sensors. Right Front was first and just caused the computer to shut down anti lock breaking system. Most recent was Left Rear and caused transimission to go into “Limp””
NHTSA complaint #11428050, filed 2021-08Related recalls
- 22V066000Feb 8, 2022Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir may be incorrectly mounted, which can…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016–2021
Related service bulletins
- 10212899Apr 1, 2022Brake Fluid Reservoir Mounting.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsTires
15 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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