Mercedes-Benz Metris years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Metris years to avoid are 2016, 2018, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2015 is the cleanest year on record.
263
Total complaints
31
Recall campaigns
2015–2023
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Metris years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | High complaint rate | 154 | |
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 38 | |
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 37 |
Every Metris year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 8 | 8 | |
| 2019 | 10 | 12 | |
| 2018avoid | 38 | 10 | |
| 2017avoid | 37 | 14 | |
| 2016avoid | 154 | 13 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Metris years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Metris years to avoid are 2016, 2018, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2015.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Metris?
By complaint volume, 2015 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Metris years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Metris have?
Across all model years, the Metris has 31 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 263 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.