Mercedes-Benz Metris Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Mercedes-Benz Metris model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2015 drew the fewest (1) and the 2016 the most (126).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 3 | Unknown or other | — | — |
| 2021 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 7 | Back over prevention | — | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
7 | 8 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | 12 | Tires | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | Fuel system | — | — |
| 2018 Among the most complaints |
28 | 10 | Tires | — | — |
| 2017 Among the most complaints |
29 | 14 | Tires | — | — |
| 2016 Among the most complaints |
126 | 13 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | — |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Mercedes-Benz Metris years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris: 126 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 37 (29%); Visibility/wiper 21 (17%); Engine 16 (13%).
Reports mention 2 fires, 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 20,000 miles. 13 recall campaigns listed.
2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris: 29 complaints
Most-reported: Tires 13 (45%); Steering 5 (17%); Wheels 5 (17%).
14 recall campaigns listed.
2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris: 28 complaints
Most-reported: Tires 14 (50%); Wheels 5 (18%); Back over prevention 3 (11%).
10 recall campaigns listed.
The Mercedes-Benz Metris years with the fewest complaints
2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris: 1 complaints
3 recall campaigns listed.
2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris: 1 complaints
Most-reported: Back over prevention 1 (100%); Equipment 1 (100%).
7 recall campaigns listed.
2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris: 7 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 2 (29%); Steering 2 (29%); Wheels 2 (29%).
8 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Mercedes-Benz Metris owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 126 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 20,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services (2016–2020 model years; 84,345 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2021; 21V055000)
- Air Bags May Not Deploy (2020–2023 model years; 52,360 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2026; 26V070000)
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (2020–2023 model years; 43,422 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 2025; 25V463000)
- Fuel Hose Leak in Engine Compartment (2017–2022 model years; 42,132 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2022; 22V134000)
- Brake Fluid Reservoir Mounted Incorrectly (2016–2021 model years; 28,743 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2022; 22V066000)
All 31 Mercedes-Benz Metris recall campaigns · Mercedes-Benz Metris problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Mercedes-Benz Metris years FAQ
Which Mercedes-Benz Metris year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2015 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Mercedes-Benz Metris years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2016, 2017 and 2018 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the tires. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Mercedes-Benz Metris problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the tires (45 of 212 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Metris have?
NHTSA lists 31 recall campaigns covering the Mercedes-Benz Metris. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Mercedes-Benz Metris recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.