Mercedes-Benz Metris years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Mercedes-Benz Metris years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2016 has the most complaints per year, at 19 (126 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2018 at 1 (from 28 complaints), 2017 at 1 (from 29 complaints), and 2016 at 19 (from 126 complaints). On the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 31 of 126 complaints name Fuel and propulsion system.
Data as of .
Mercedes-Benz Metris reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Mercedes-Benz Metris. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 20.2 |
| 2022 → | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | 21 |
| 2021 → | 0 | 0 | 7 | — | 20.3 |
| 2020 → | 0 | 0 | 8 | — | 21.7 |
| 2019 → | 0 | 0 | 12 | — | 21.7 |
| 2018 → Fewest | 1 | 28 | 10 | Tires | 21.7 |
| 2017 → Fewest | 1 | 29 | 14 | Tires | 22 |
| 2016 → Most | 19 | 126 | 13 | Fuel and propulsion system | 22 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Van
- Oil
- 0W-40 or 5W-40 (MB-Approval oils; other viscosities by temperature) · 8.1 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/55R17 (common US OEM; some markets also 205/65R16 or 225/60R16)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-497 covers certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles: the drive shaft securing bolts may loosen at the automatic transmission flange. Dealers replace the transmission flange and securing bolts and clean the shaft seal. Recall 21V-055 covers certain 2016-2020 Metris vehicles, and also certain 2019-2020 Sprinter vehicles: the communication-module software for the automatic emergency call system may be incorrect; dealers update the software.
Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz Metris years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2018 at 1 (from 28 complaints), 2017 at 1 (from 29 complaints), and 2016 at 19 (from 126 complaints).
Which Mercedes-Benz Metris year has the most owner complaints?
2016 has the most complaints per year, at 19 (126 complaints). On the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 31 of 126 complaints name Fuel and propulsion system.
How do Mercedes-Benz Metris owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Mercedes-Benz Metris years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
What engine oil does a Mercedes-Benz Metris use?
MB-Approval oils such as 0W-40 or 5W-40 are commonly listed; capacity is about 8.1 qt with filter—verify the viscosity chart for temperature.
What tire size does a Mercedes-Benz Metris commonly use?
A common US OEM size is 225/55R17; some configurations also list 16-inch sizes such as 205/65R16.
What drive-shaft recall covers certain Metris vans?
Recall 18V-497 covers certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles where drive-shaft bolts at the automatic transmission flange may loosen.