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Mercedes-Benz MetrisModel year report

2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Problems

Compared with other Mercedes-Benz Metris years

Typical for this model

45/100 0.9× a typical year · 50 = typical

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
28filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,500miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
10campaigns 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The part named most often is tires, with 14 complaints (50% of the total), followed by wheels (5) and back-over prevention (3). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,500 miles. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 38 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin 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 45 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.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Tires: “See attached document for complaint. I wanted to express my displeasure with the manner in which the above reference recall was conducted. The timeline left many owners with expensive replacement bills for new tires to replace inadequate tires that were installed as OEM on our vans. The message boards tell a story of frustration for a large group of consumers. As you know the recall was originally made in July of 2022. The notice to dealers went out in September of 2022. …”

NHTSA complaint #11700884, filed 2025-11

Wheels: “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 miles

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V099000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11459065, filed 2022-03

Other or unknown: “Overloading over time could cause excessive tire wear and in a worst case scenario, could lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Metris dealer will replace the tire information label on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also check the tires on the vehicle to verify that they are the correctly specified tires. If the tires on the vehicle are of a lower rating than what is specified in the Operators Manual, the tires will be replaced with new tires having the specified load rating. This repair will be done free of charge.”

NHTSA complaint #11606585, filed 2024-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 35,000 miles.

20%0–1040%10–2540%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 12,500 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.

20182020202220232024142025
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 2018 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 (Cargo Van, LWB) RWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic212422$3,750
Metris (Passenger Van) RWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic192321$3,900

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 10 recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 38 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 38 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris have?

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 14 complaints (50% of the total), followed by wheels with 5.

Has the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris been recalled?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris get?

The EPA rates the 2018 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,500 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 35,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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.