Worst 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ENGINE
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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/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 37 | — | — | 30,070 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 21 | — | — | 6,738 mi | |
| ENGINE | 16 | — | 1 | 67,250 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | — | — | 24,700 mi | |
| TIRES | 14 | — | — | 23,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 1 | 20,200 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | — | — | 72,800 mi | |
| WHEELS | 7 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 16,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | — | — | 36,258 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 17,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 1 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 9,700 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 | — | — | 1,500 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
19 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~308,840 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 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 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 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 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 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.
+ 9 more recalls
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