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2016 Mercedes Benz Metris

Based on reports from 152 owners and 13 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
152
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Recalls
13
TSBs
57
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 152 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 13 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

gasoline smell in and around vehicle

8 complaints • Severity 8.2/10

$X,XXX
2

positive crankcase ventilation regulator valve

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

rear differential leaks

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

38 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 18K miles.

!Inspect the VisibilityMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

43
0–30K
23
30–60K
3
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (43 reports) • Median: 18K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (38 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System38 (25%)
Visibility21 (14%)
Wheels & Tires20 (13%)
Engine16 (11%)
Other15 (10%)
Electrical10 (7%)
Steering9 (6%)
Brakes4 (3%)

2016 Mercedes Benz Metris: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 18,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 18K-mile mark.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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29
18
8
19
5
20
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21
14
22
22
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21
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10
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (13 recalls)

16V342000Aug 2016

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

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.

17V148000May 2017

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Daimler Vans USA LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. These vans were to be equipped with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) feature, however, the installed instrument cluster and steering wheel does not support the function, and thus, the BSM system does not work on the vehicle.

17V244000Jul 2017

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

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.

17V272000Sep 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

17V595000Dec 2017

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

+ 8 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 152 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 13 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Mercedes Benz Metris: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris is related to the fuel system, with 38 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris reliable?
The 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris has 152 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris has 13 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes Benz Metris problems start?
Based on 71 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 18,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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