Worst 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel System
Wipers & Visibility
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 37 | — | — | 30,070 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 21 | — | — | 6,738 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | — | 1 | 67,250 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 14 | — | — | 23,500 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 1 | 20,200 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 72,800 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~199,372 vehicles.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information."
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.
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.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its own cover, potentially exposing the battery when the seat is moved forward.
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 Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower connecting point of the transition hose, between the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.
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.
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.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Freightliner Sprinter and 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. During vehicle servicing, the affected vehicles received software updates that may conflict with some of the vehicle's computers.
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2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mercedes-Benz Metris reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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