2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 38 complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 33,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 95% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Gasoline smell noticed in and around vehicle after 5 minutes while idling cold. After driving approximately 10 minutes gasoline smell increased inside vehicle to the extent that vehicle had to be stopped, windows rolled down and fumes dissipated. Repeated twice while returning to original start point. Noticed gasoline smell on several occasions prior but very faint. Seems to be cold temperature related. Day of severe incident was extreme cold. Issue is severe enough I'm apprehensive to drive the vehicle.
Fuel smell from the engine area and near and around the driver's side, outside the vehicle, when the vehicle is stopped and turned off after driving in colder/cooler temperatures. The smell lingers after the engine is off.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 23 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Tires 15 complaints
Fuel system problems in other years
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