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2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Metris years?

Metris NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted154 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 154 complaints2017: 37 complaints2018: 38 complaints2019: 10 complaints2020: 8 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 9 complaints2023: 4 complaints
Metris NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris problems?

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Does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V099000Driver AssistanceFebruary 22, 2022 · 17,093 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

18V335000TransmissionMay 22, 2018 · 7,433 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

17V595000SteeringSeptember 22, 2017 · 3 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris — common questions

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mercedes-Benz Metris years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Metris years to avoid are 2016, 2018, 2017. The cleanest record among Metris years belongs to 2015.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.