Mercedes-Benz Metris years to avoid
More than twice the Metris's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes-Benz Metris years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Mercedes-Benz Metris complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes-Benz Metris problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system49
- Tires45
- Engine24
- Visibility22
- Wheels21
- Steering20
- Electrical17
- Driver assistance14
- Brakes7
- Seat belts4
- Airbags4
- Suspension3
Most reported problems on the Mercedes-Benz Metris
Mercedes-Benz Metris problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | 2 | Airbags | 4 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | - | 9 | Fuel system | 5 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2021 | - | 1 | Driver assistance | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | - | 7 | Electrical | 8 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2019 | - | 9 | Tires | 12 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2018 | - | 28 | Tires | 12,500 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2017 | - | 29 | Tires | 25,000 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2016 | - | 127 | Fuel system | 20,000 | 13 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2015 | - | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 31
Questions about the Mercedes-Benz Metris
What years of the Mercedes-Benz Metris should you avoid?
2016. It has more than twice the Mercedes-Benz Metris's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2016 alone has 127, mostly about fuel system and visibility.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz Metris?
2020, 2019 and 2022 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (7, 9 and 9).
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz Metris?
Fuel system, with 49 complaints across all years, followed by tires (45) and engine (24).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Metris have?
31 recalls between 2015 and 2023. The 2017 model year has the most, with 14.
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