Mercedes-Benz Metris years to avoid
Every Mercedes-Benz Metris model year on file (2016-2018), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2018
Worst year on file
47.6
Severity index
Tires
Most-reported system
2016
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris | 47.6 Medium | 28 | Tires |
| 2 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris | 47.3 Medium | 29 | Tires |
| 3 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris | 35.8 Low | 126 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Mercedes-Benz Metris complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 126 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 35.8 Low | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2017 | 29 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 47.3 Medium | TIRES |
| 2018 | 28 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 47.6 Medium | TIRES |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.