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2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
7%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
10,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated the vehicle had displayed that there were failures with several safety features. The instrument panel had failed to display any information regarding any safety features. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer who had diagnosed that the brake sensors had failed. The brake sensors had been replaced. Approximately, seven months after having the vehicle repaired the instrument panel displayed failed safety features again. The instrument panel also failed to display any information regarding the safety features of the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11617174, filed 2024-09, 10,000 miles

“Wheel speed sensors appear to fail on a routine basis (every 0-10 months), similar to the subject of recall 21V-042 on Sprinter vans. Sensor failure disables most safety features of vehicles including ABS, blind spot warning, assisted steering, and other safety features. THe failure causes notable issues with handling/steering and braking. Failure at highway speed impacts vehicle driving stability and increases the risk of a crash. Dealer previously repaired under warranty in October or November 2021. Unit failed in traffic at highway speed again in September 2022. …”

NHTSA complaint #11486887, filed 2022-09

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019111%
201827%
201643%

Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris

Tires
14 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology