What year Mercedes-Benz Metris should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2016 and 2018 are the Metris years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75 and 13 and 10 recalls respectively.

Which Metris years have the fewest reported problems?

2019 and 2020 have the lowest complaint indexes at 38 and 25, with only 9 and 7 complaints recorded.

Is the 2016 Metris reliable?

The 2016 Metris has the highest complaint index (100) of all Metris years, with 126 complaints and 13 recalls, led by Fuel System issues at a 30% share.

Does the Metris have suspension problems?

Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top overall problem area for the Metris, accounting for 65 complaints and a 31% share across all years, and it is the leading issue for the 2018 model year specifically.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Metris have?

Across the 2015-2023 model years, NHTSA lists 31 recall campaigns and 212 total complaints for the Metris.

Mercedes-Benz Metris Best and Worst Years (2015–2023)

Among Mercedes-Benz Metris model years, 2016 and 2018 stand out as the ones to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75 and 13 and 10 recalls respectively. 2019 and 2020 score lowest for complaints, with indexes of 38 and 25.

Avoid 2016 Avoid 2018

Model years: 9; 2015–2023
NHTSA complaints: 212
Recall campaigns: 31
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Metris Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Mercedes-Benz Metris problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2015	No verdict	0	1	0	0	3	—	—	—
2016	Avoid	100	126	0	2	13	Fuel System	22	—
2017	Caution	63	29	0	0	14	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	22	—
2018	Avoid	75	28	0	0	10	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	22	—
2019	Good	38	9	0	0	12	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	22	—
2020	Good	25	7	0	0	8	Electrical System	22	—
2021	No verdict	13	1	0	0	7	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	21	—
2022	Caution	50	9	1	0	5	Fuel System	21	—
2023	No verdict	88	2	1	0	4	Airbags	20	—

Metris years to avoid: what went wrong

2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Index 100 · 126 complaints · 13 recalls

The 2016 Metris carries the highest complaint index (100) of any year and logged 126 complaints with 13 recalls. Fuel System issues lead at 38 complaints (30% share), with failures reported at a median of 32,500 miles. Suspension, Wheels & Tires (22 complaints) failed around 18,500 miles, and Visibility & Wipers problems, mainly poor passenger mirror visibility, showed up as early as 1,500 miles. NHTSA also lists a recall for incorrect tire load-capacity labels and one for a rearview-camera memory chip that can freeze the display. One complaint described a battery fire at 55,000 miles.

2016 fuel system problems →2016 suspension, wheels & tires problems →2016 visibility & wipers problems →

2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Index 75 · 28 complaints · 10 recalls

The 2018 Metris has a complaint index of 75, with 28 complaints and 10 recalls. Suspension, Wheels & Tires dominates at 19 complaints (68% share), with a median failure point of 39,000 miles; owners describe recurring wheel speed sensor failures that disable ABS and other safety systems. Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems, including a poorly positioned back-up camera, appeared at a median of just 400 miles. Recalls cover the same tire-label mislabeling issue as 2016, a fuel hose connection defect, and the rearview camera memory chip freeze.

2018 suspension, wheels & tires problems →

Most common Mercedes-Benz Metris problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires65 (31%)
Fuel System49 (23%)
Other28 (13%)
Engine25 (12%)
Visibility & Wipers22 (10%)
Steering20 (9%)
Electrical System17 (8%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (5%)
Brakes7 (3%)
Airbags4 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Mercedes-Benz Metris should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2016 and 2018 are the Metris years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75 and 13 and 10 recalls respectively.
Which Metris years have the fewest reported problems?: 2019 and 2020 have the lowest complaint indexes at 38 and 25, with only 9 and 7 complaints recorded.
Is the 2016 Metris reliable?: The 2016 Metris has the highest complaint index (100) of all Metris years, with 126 complaints and 13 recalls, led by Fuel System issues at a 30% share.
Does the Metris have suspension problems?: Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top overall problem area for the Metris, accounting for 65 complaints and a 31% share across all years, and it is the leading issue for the 2018 model year specifically.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Metris have?: Across the 2015-2023 model years, NHTSA lists 31 recall campaigns and 212 total complaints for the Metris.