2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#9 most-complained of 9 Metris years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris has just 1 NHTSA complaint and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 9 model years covered. It ranks 9th out of 9 (least complaints), though it carries 3 recalls covering the camera, steering, and transmission support.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other1 (100%)
2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V099000Feb 22, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras17,093 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. A defective memory chip in the rearview camera may cause the display image to freeze.
Risk: A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2RU54KAM.
- NHTSA 18V335000May 22, 2018Transmission & Powertrain7,433 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle body, potentially resulting in damage to the driveshaft.
Risk: Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission support mounting bolts, replacing and tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
- NHTSA 17V595000Sep 22, 2017Steering3 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
Risk: The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. An interim notice is expected to be mailed on November 17, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. Owners may contact Daimler's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
2015 compared with other Metris years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Metris has only 1 complaint and a complaint index of 0, ranking best (9th of 9, least complaints) among all Metris model years.
- What recalls affect the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Metris: a rearview camera memory chip defect, a transmission support mounting bolt issue, and an electric power steering control unit with improperly welded contact pins.
- Does the 2015 Metris have a steering recall?
- Yes. Recall 17V595000 covers 2015-2017 Metris vans with electric power steering control units that had improperly welded contact pins, which DVUSA remedied by replacing the steering rack.
- How does the 2015 Metris compare to other years?
- The 2015 model has the lowest complaint index (0) of all years listed, while 2016 has the highest at 100 and carries an Avoid verdict; 2015 has no verdict assigned.
- Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2015 Metris?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported for the 2015 Metris.