2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 126 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
29% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 37 distinct reports on file.
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CAR HAS REPEATEDLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS, HAD A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN CABIN WHEN STARTING WITH ENGINE COLD IN SUB 45F WEATHER. FUEL SMELL IS STRONG ENOUGH THAT WINDOWS NEED TO BE OPENED FOR SMELL TO CLEAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171106
17% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 21 distinct reports on file.
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THE SIDE MIRRORS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE DANGEROUS AND TWO SMALL, THEY ALMOST GOT ME INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET WITH MY WIFE AND FIVE (5) CHILDREN.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160823
THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR ON THIS VEHICLE OFFERS VERY LITTLE VISIBILITY AND CREATES A HUGE BLIND SPOT. THE MIRROR IS FLAT OFFERS A VERY NARROW FIELD OF VIEW.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160821
13% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.
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Piston blew with regular maintenance under a 100K.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231007
12% of complaints: tires — 15 distinct reports on file.
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The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz M1CA126. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: Â 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230921
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V482000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230914
8% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.
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BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED DOWN.
NHTSA ODI report, 20200103
SAFETY TIMELINE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have rear differential gears that may have been improperly welded.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear differential gears, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Campaign 16V342000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Vans USA LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel to enable the BSM function, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 8, 2017.
Campaign 17V148000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on June 9, 2017. A second notice was mailed on July 7, 2017, to tell owners that the remedy is now available.
Campaign 17V244000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Freightliner Sprinter and 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will update the affected control units on the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 12, 2017. The recall began on September 1, 2017.
Campaign 17V272000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 17V595000 — check if this car was fixed
Low Pressure Fuel Supply Hose Leak
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.
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.
Campaign 18V335000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hose and clamp, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Campaign 18V837000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Metris vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New...
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum bolts with steels bolts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019.
Campaign 19V290000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 2, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020.
Campaign 19V715000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software communication module for the automatic emergency call system, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Campaign 21V055000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir may be incorrectly mounted, which can allow it to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Campaign 22V066000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 22V099000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect.
Remedy: Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge.
Campaign 22V482000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (37 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (21 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (16 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V342000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V148000 (lane departure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V244000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V272000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V595000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V335000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V837000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V290000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V715000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V055000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V066000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V099000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V482000 (tires) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris have?
13 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.