Mercedes-Benz Metris reliability by year
31 recalls and 185 owner complaints across 8 model years. Best year to buy: 2018. Year to avoid: 2017.
Worst model years to avoid → — the single year to avoid for every model line we track, ranked side by side.
At-a-glance: every year color-coded
Each cell shows the last two digits of the model year and its 0–10 reliability score from NHTSA data. Click any year to see the full record. ★ best year · ✕ year to avoid.
Year-by-year reliability 8 model years · newest first
Common trouble spots across the Metris aggregated across 8 model years
Common questions
What's the best year to buy a Mercedes-Benz Metris?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume and severity weighting, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris scores 7.8/10 — the strongest in the 2016–2023 range. 28 complaints on file, 3 active recalls. Reliability scores reflect the federal complaint record, not subjective owner reviews.
Which Mercedes-Benz Metris year should I avoid?
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris scores 7.0/10 — the weakest in the lineup. 29 owner complaints with NHTSA, 7 active recalls. That doesn't mean every 2017 is a problem — it means failure rates run higher than peer model years on the same platform.
Which years of the Mercedes-Benz Metris should I avoid?
No Mercedes-Benz Metris model year currently rises to an "avoid" or "high-risk" verdict on the NHTSA data — either the record is clean or sample sizes are still too thin for a confident call. The year-by-year breakdown below shows what's on file regardless.
How many years of the Mercedes-Benz Metris are tracked?
8 model years (2016 through 2023) with NHTSA records on file. Total across the lineup: 31 recalls and 185 owner complaints.
What's the most-reported problem on the Mercedes-Benz Metris?
tires is the most-reported category — 39 complaints across 3 model years. Average shop repair runs about $150.