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3 safety recalls. 125 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
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. THIS IS DUE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR BEING TOO SMALL AND NOT CONVEX. IT IS NOT WRITTEN…
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.
TAKATA RECALL VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH VISION FROM THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS CANT SEE ANYTHING OUT OF THEM. I HAVE THE VAN A WEEK NEARLY GOT IN 5 ACCIDENTS TRYING TO GET INTO MY RIGHT LANE I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM IN ANY OTHER CAR OR VAN THIS PROBLEM NEEDS FIX BEFORE SOMEBODY…
The fuel line is leaking again. I have had this replaced three times already. Once under warranty and twice out-of-pocket. Why wasn't the MY2016 included in the recall? The raw fuel smell permeates the cabin and is nauseating. This is a safety issue were something needs to be…
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The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is visibility, with 20 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $350 at an independent shop.
The visibility is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $350 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 125 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $350, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.