MYRModel Year Report

2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris

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2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:41:32.372Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
127
Recalls
13

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

2015: 1 complaint 2016: 127 complaints 2016 127 2017: 29 complaints 2018: 28 complaints 2019: 9 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 2 complaints 2023
2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 127 complaints 2016 127 2017: 29 complaints 2017 2018: 28 complaints 2018 2019: 9 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 2 complaints 2023
2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 127 complaints 2016 127 2017: 29 complaints 2017 2018: 28 complaints 2018 2019: 9 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 2 complaints 2023

2016: 127 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20151
2016127
201729
201828
20199
20207
20211
20229
20232

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

29% · 37 reports
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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, 2017-11-06

Visibility/wiper

17% · 21 reports
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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, 2016-08-23

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, 2016-08-21

Engine

13% · 17 reports
FIRE
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Piston blew with regular maintenance under a 100K.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-07

The check engine light came on and the code reads PO52e. Mercedes has a Intake Line Assembly Extended Emissions Warranty (Code P052E) up to 150,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-10

Also filed under Power train

Tires

12% · 15 reports
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The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz M1CA126. 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, 2023-09-21

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, 2023-09-14

Electrical system

8% · 10 reports
FIRE
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Battery caught fire and melted down.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-03

Safety timeline

13 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2016-08-11Power train16V342000 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.

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    2017-05-26Lane departure17V148000 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.

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    2017-07-07Seat belts17V244000 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.

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    2017-09-01Electrical system17V272000 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.

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    2017-12-21Steering17V595000 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.

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    2018-03-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2019-06-18 Low Pressure Fuel Supply Hose Leak
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    2018-07-11Power train18V335000 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.

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    2019-01-25Fuel system, gasoline18V837000 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.

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    2019-11-15Steering19V290000 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.

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    2020-03-09Electrical system19V715000 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.

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    2021-05-05Electrical system21V055000 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.

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    2022-05-02Service brakes, hydraulic22V066000 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.

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    2023-02-10Back over prevention22V099000 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.

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    2024-04-19Tires22V482000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 37 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility/wiper: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V342000 · Power train
  • Recall 17V148000 · Lane departure
  • Recall 17V244000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 17V272000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 17V595000 · Steering
  • Recall 18V335000 · Power train
  • Recall 18V837000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 19V290000 · Steering
  • Recall 19V715000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 21V055000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 22V066000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 22V099000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 22V482000 · Tires
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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.