2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris: raw data

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vehicle	2016 / mercedes-benz / metris
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-26)
complaints	126 on file (2016-04-14 → 2026-05-21)
recalls	13
investigations	1
fars	0 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Passenger-side mirror blind spotVISIBILITY/WIPER23 complaints2016-04 → 2019-01metris-2016-mirror-blind-spot

10855511 WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VISIBILITY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WAS INADEQUATE
10904739 THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR IS FLAT ONLY GIVING A 5.6DEG VIEWING ANGLE. IT IS IMPOSABLE TO SEE. ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR THREE WEEK, HAVE ALMOST CAUSED SERVAL ISUESS MB NOT WILLING TO HELP
10938679 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS A TERRIBLE BLIND SPOT.NO MATTER HOW DILIGENTLY YOU LOOK IN THE PASSENGER MIRROR AND OVER YOUR RIGHT SHOULDER THERE IS AN AREA THAT IS BLIND TO THE DRIVER

Premature tire wear and recall parts delayTIRES25 complaints2018-10 → 2026-05metris-2016-tire-wear-recall

11549307 We had replaced tires on this van more than 7 times since we bought it, tomorrow it’s going again for new tires, we also lost Rim due to damage when rear passenger tire exploded on the highway
11491605 There is an open recall for 3 months whereby there is a possibility that wheels are inappropriately specified and not able to carry body weight. My van is constantly have trouble with tires/wheels breaking, ripping within no time
11171388 THE VEHICLE WEARS THE OUTER EDGES OF THE FRONT TIRES PREMATURELY POTENTIALLY CAUSING DANGEROUS HANDLING. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY 2016 METRIS OWNERS

Crankcase ventilation valve failure (P052E)ENGINE11 complaints2023-08 → 2025-10metris-2016-pcv-valve-check-engine

11659960 2016 Metris Engine M274 Check engine light, P052E71 Crankcase ventilation valve- Oil leakage- safety is compromised as this damage causes engine failure
11609425 The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated
11591541 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CODE P052E(71) Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Regulator Valve Performance Malfunction

Engine timing chain failureENGINE3 complaints2019-08 → 2019-08metris-2016-timing-chain-failure

11245397 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGHLY, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START
11245402 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAND BLANC MERCEDES-BENZ (9099 HOLLY ROAD, GRAND BLANC, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED 98,000 MILES LATER
11245403 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ORRIN B HAYES MERCEDES-BENZ MAZDA (543 WEST MICHIGAN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN WAS DAMAGED AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE ENGINE BE REPLACED

Fuel line leak with cabin fuel odorFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32 complaints2016-12 → 2026-01metris-2016-fuel-line-leak-odor

11054491 MAJOR FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL HOSE FEEDING THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A MERCEDES DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THEY REPORTED THAT THE C-CLASS MODEL SEDANS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. THE MB METRIS HAS A C-CLASS ENGINE AND THE SAME COMPONENTS
11142444 THERE IS A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MERCEDES REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP UNDER WARRANTY, BUT IT'S LEAKING SOMEWHERE ELSE AND IT'S NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. IT'S AN EMISSIONS ISSUE(RAW FUEL LEAK) AND A FIRE HAZARD
11160526 STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE AND GAS LEAKS OUT ON GROUND. RISK OF FIRE IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MOST WHEN WARMING IT UP OR AFTER PARKING IT

Power steering assist failureSTEERING9 complaints2019-05 → 2025-08metris-2016-power-steering-failure

11635871 I was driving down a smooth straight highway at 60 mph when the power steering completely failed. After that the van was nearly impossible to turn even a slight amount
11208405 LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN DRIVING OVER CATTLE GRATES ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. FIRST TIME LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT 55MPH ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND SECOND TIME LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT 30MPH WHEN ENTERING A FREEWAY ON-RAMP
11516313 I lost all ability to steer the van. When the steering wheel was turned, a noise was made, but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle had to be towed to a repair shop

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
126	2016-04-14	2026-05-21	0	2	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:37; VISIBILITY/WIPER:21; ENGINE:16; TIRES:15; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:15

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
16V342000	24/05/2016	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.	The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.	DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear differential gears, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
21V055000	05/02/2021	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	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.	Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.	DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software communication module for the automatic emergency call system, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSXHERMPOS.
19V715000	08/10/2019	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	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.	If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.	DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 2, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SITZAB.
19V290000	10/04/2019	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Metris vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.	Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.	DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum bolts with steels bolts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SCHRALU.
18V837000	29/11/2018	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower connecting point of the transition hose, between the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.	A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.	DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hose and clamp, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
18V335000	22/05/2018	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle body, potentially resulting in damage to the driveshaft.	Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.	DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission support mounting bolts, replacing and tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
17V595000	22/09/2017	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.	The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.	DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. An interim notice is expected to be mailed on November 17, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. Owners may contact Daimler's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
17V272000	21/04/2017	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.	The improper software may cause problems with the electronic stability control system, the air bag control unit or the engine management software. These problems can result in an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.	DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will update the affected control units on the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 12, 2017. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
17V148000	07/03/2017	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.	If a vehicle is in the driver's blind spot, but the BSM system does not warn the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.	DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel to enable the BSM function, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
17V244000	10/04/2017	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.	If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.	DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on June 9, 2017. A second notice was mailed on July 7, 2017, to tell owners that the remedy is now available. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
22V066000	08/02/2022	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID	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.	A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.	Dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BE42BRE.
22V099000	22/02/2022	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	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.	A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.	Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2RU54KAM.
22V482000	07/07/2022	TIRES	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."	An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.	Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LASTRE.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
PE18002	closed	Low Pressure Fuel Supply Hose Leak	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	2018-03-13	2019-06-18	18V837000	On November 27, 2018, Daimler Vans USA, LLC submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing two engine compartment fuel hose connection defects in certain model year (MY) 2016 and 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles (Recall 18V-837).The recall scope includes approximately 12,383 Metris vehicles manufactured from March 2, 2015 (SOP) to March 15, 2017.The defects may result in leakage from an upper hose connection that feeds the high-pressure fuel pump or from a lower hose connection of the fuel transition hose between the underbody fuel line and the Shrader valve.The upper connec

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	0	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/mercedes-benz/metris

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/mercedes-benz/metris}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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