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Mercedes-benz Metris 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 Mercedes-benz Metris: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

126Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
13Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
2Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System38 complaints

38 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V837000.

Visibility23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V482000.

Electrical System10 complaints

10 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V272000, 19V715000, 21V055000.

Steering9 complaints

9 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V595000, 19V290000.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V066000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V148000, 22V099000.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V244000.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V342000, 18V335000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V342000Reported May 24, 2016 - 2 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2 vehicles across all affected models.

17V148000Reported March 7, 2017 - 72 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 72 vehicles across all affected models.

17V244000Reported April 10, 2017 - 305 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 305 vehicles across all affected models.

17V272000Reported April 21, 2017 - 3 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 21, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 3 vehicles across all affected models.

17V595000Reported September 22, 2017 - 3 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 3 vehicles across all affected models.

18V335000Reported May 22, 2018 - 7,433 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 7,433 vehicles across all affected models.

18V837000Reported November 29, 2018 - 12,383 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 29, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 12,383 vehicles across all affected models.

19V290000Reported April 10, 2019 - 9,471 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 9,471 vehicles across all affected models.

19V715000Reported October 8, 2019 - 15,160 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 15,160 vehicles across all affected models.

21V055000Reported February 5, 2021 - 84,345 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 84,345 vehicles across all affected models.

22V066000Reported February 8, 2022 - 28,743 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 28,743 vehicles across all affected models.

22V099000Reported February 22, 2022 - 17,093 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 17,093 vehicles across all affected models.

22V482000Reported July 7, 2022 - 24,359 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 24,359 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE18002Opened March 13, 2018 - Closed June 18, 2019

Low Pressure Fuel Supply Hose Leak. Resulted in recall campaign 18V837000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201615
201716
201826
20198
20205
20212
20229
202317
202417
20258
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.