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SteeringPart report

2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
11%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. 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 vehicle is unsteady wably fear of freeway driving vehicle does not appear to steer exactly where it is intended. Wheels feel much too small for vehicle. Took car in on 2023 was told recall is not activated. I can’t do freeway driving I am fearful in vehicle. Dealership only does related items for out of pocket expenses problem not solved”

NHTSA complaint #11590025, filed 2024-05

“Hi, I was driving at highway speeds, about 80mph through West Texas where the speed limit is 80MPH. I was pulling a trailer, there was a 40'ish MPH side-wind blowing pushing the vehicle to the center divider. As I was passing a semi on the outside of a curve, as I came upon the bow wake, the vehicle was pushed towards the center divider and encountered the rumble strip. At which point the power steering malfunctioned and completely turned off, leaving only manual steering. There was an error on the display indicating power steering malfunction. …”

NHTSA complaint #11459937, filed 2022-04

“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

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020229%
2018311%
2017517%
201697%

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
Brakes
2 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