Component Record

Mercedes-benz Metris 2016 Electrical System Problems

10 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2016 Mercedes-benz Metris - 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage10 complaints

10 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V272000Reported April 21, 2017 - 3 vehicles potentially affected

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

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

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

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.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System38 Visibility23 Engine18 Unknown Or Other15 Tires14 Steering9

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.