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2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris problems

NHTSA has received 38 complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris, and 37% of them involve tires. Next are wheels (13%) and backover prevention (8%).

At a glance

Complaints
38 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Tires 37% of complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Tires 37%
  • Wheels 13%
  • Backover prevention 8%
  • Steering 8%
  • Brakes 5%
  • Electrical system 5%
  • Engine 5%
  • Fuel system 5%
  • Cruise control 3%
  • Suspension 3%

What the data shows

None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.

It is also covered by 10 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 mercedes-benz metris van (mmpv2g). The contact stated that the back-up camera was installed too low to clearly see the surroundings when reversing. The manufacturer was called and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 400.

Reported at 400 miles, July 2018

The stability control light, ABS brakes, collision assist came on then as I pulled onto the interstate the car started bucking lost acceleration and I had an 18 wheeler running up my rear trying to brake. The vehicle went into limp mode. I am familiar with wheel sensor failures how this vehicle reacts is seriously a danger hazard and should be recalled. This is my 3rd wheel sensor on this vehicle in 8 months.

Reported at 35,000 miles, November 2020

The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated the vehicle had displayed that there were failures with several safety features. The instrument panel had failed to display any information regarding any safety features. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer who had diagnosed that the brake sensors had failed. The brake sensors had been replaced. Approximately, seven months after having the vehicle repaired the instrument panel displayed failed safety features again.

Reported at 10,000 miles, February 2024

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