2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 1% of the 127 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The check engine light came on and the code reads PO52e. Mercedes has a Intake Line Assembly Extended Emissions Warranty (Code P052E) up to 150,000 miles. They’ve admitted this was a problem with this engine but only covers 3 other vehicles with the identical platform, & excluded the Mercedes Metris”
NHTSA complaint #11770316, filed 2026-10Related recalls
- 18V335000May 22, 2018Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Metris 2015–2017
- 16V342000May 24, 2016Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015. The…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016
Related service bulletins
- 11023982Sep 16, 2025Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause…
- 11009854Oct 25, 2024Complaint: Noises when reversing slowly <5 km/h (squeaking) Cause: There is a seal in the electric drivetrain that seals off the coolant system from the electric motor. This seal…
- 10180324Aug 11, 2020Propeller Shaft
- 10143617Jul 3, 2018Transmission carrier attachment: Daimler AG, has determined thatin certain Model 447 vehicles, the screw connection of the transmission carrier to the vehicle body may not be…
- 10143615Jun 26, 2018Transmission carrier attachment.
- 10143246Jun 26, 2018Transmission carrier attachment.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 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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