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2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Problems

Compared with other Mercedes-Benz Metris years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2018

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
29filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
25,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
14campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 21 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The part named most often is tires, with 13 complaints (45% of the total), followed by steering (5) and wheels (5). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,000 miles. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns and 57 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Mercedes-Benz Metris model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Tires: “The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed all 4 tires were cracked. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11588459, filed 2024-05, 80,000 miles

Steering: “This Mercedes Metris is my wife's primary vehicle. She had the electric power steering stop working twice in six weeks. Each time the vehicle became barely controllable. Both times it happened on curvy mountain roads and she was barely able to keep control of the vehicle and is now afraid to drive it. We took it into the local Mercedes dealership twice and spent over a $1,000 the first time to remedy the problem. The second time they recommended replacing the steering rack at a cost of $5,000. We were six years into a seven year warranty with 92,000 miles on the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11624308, filed 2024-11

Wheels: “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.)”

NHTSA complaint #11139684, filed 2018-10, 1 miles

Other or unknown: “I have been trying for 5 months to get this fixed from the dealer and or manufacturer.They still state they dont have the parts or something . Its been to long and this is a serious safety hazrd to not be able to use the back up camera correctly . We are not even using the vehicle at this time .”

NHTSA complaint #11481633, filed 2022-08

Mileage when problems were reported

86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,000 and 25,000 miles.

29%0–1014%10–2543%25–500%50–7514%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 25,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

201820202021202220239202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Metris (Cargo Van) RWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic212422$3,750
Metris (Passenger Van) RWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic202322$3,750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 14 recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 57 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 57 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz Metris

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202298,8255—21—Not enough data
202073,1008—22—Not enough data
2019923,00012—22—Not enough data
20182812,50010—2245 · TypicalRising
20172925,00014—2250 · TypicalRising
201612719,50013—22100 · MoreRising

All Mercedes-Benz Metris model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris have?

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 13 complaints (45% of the total), followed by steering with 5.

Has the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris been recalled?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris (Metris (Cargo Van), 2.0L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 21 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,000 miles and the middle half falls between 22,000 and 25,000 miles; 86% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.