2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Vehicle experienced Crankcase ventilation component failure at low miles of 31,750. Code thrown is P052E resulting in needing replacement of a large assembly of emissions/oil vapor control tubing and valves costing over $1000 plus over 12 hours of labor. Well known problem on Mercedes vehicles with the M274 2.0 turbo 4cylinder engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11515978, filed 2023-04Related service bulletins
- 11017558Apr 3, 2025Check engine light illuminated - Fault code current P04D-B79 The crankcase ventilation system is interrupted. Complaint: Check engine light on. Fault code P04DB79 is current in…
- 11013887Feb 6, 2025M274 poly-V belt squeaking noises, falls off, not aligned, broken
- 11011223Nov 28, 2024SMOG/Emissions Test fail due to one or more Readiness Monitors not set Complaint: The vehicle has failed the State Emissions Certification because one or more of the OBDII…
- 10128812Jul 29, 201414TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris
13 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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