Last updated: 2026-10-10
Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van Reliability by Year
Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN reliability is mixed, below average for vans. Tire, fuel and steering reports lead; 2023 is the pick.
Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van Reliability Overview
Reliability is mixed and below average among vans. The 2023 is the pick, with no recalls or owner complaints on file, while 2019 is the year to skip after a rear tire blowout at highway speed and recall repairs that sat undone. Fuel system complaints, mostly about recall parts being unavailable, also show up on the 2022.
Current generation: 3rd gen (2016–2023), facelifted 2024.
Best & Worst Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van Years
Best Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2023 is the site's pick because it is rated good, while every earlier year is only mixed. It has no recalls and no owner complaints on file. The 2019 has 12 recalls and tire and wheel complaints, and the 2022 has five recalls plus fuel system complaints.
Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van Years to Avoid
Owners report a rear tire blowing out at highway speed, a loss-of-control risk. That owner also says the original tires wore out early and failed near 23,000 miles. Other filings describe open tire and wheel recalls left unrepaired for months because parts were not available. Federal recall records list 12 recalls for this year.
Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van Reliability Score Trend
Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van reliability has improved in recent years, with newer models scoring an average of 61/100 compared to 53/100 for older years.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 52/100 | Mixed |
| 2020 | 54/100 | Mixed |
| 2021 | 55/100 | Mixed |
| 2022 | 57/100 | Mixed |
| 2023 | 70/100 | Good |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Final year of the W447 generation, with the best standing of any scored year and no complaints or recalls on file.
2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van
5 recalls · 9 complaints
Stronger than most scored years, but held back by three fuel system recalls and owners waiting on unavailable repair parts.
2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van
7 recalls · 1 complaints
Middle of the pack among Metris years, with just one owner complaint but seven recalls, including brakes and two for the fuel system.
2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van
8 recalls · 7 complaints
Mid-pack among Metris years, with eight recalls and owner reports of fast tire wear, sudden power steering loss and a costly moisture-damaged control unit.
2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van
12 recalls · 8 complaints
Weakest of the five scored years, with 12 recalls and owners stuck waiting on recall parts. A rear tire blowout is the most serious report.
Found Your Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van? Check Its History
Fuel system, gasoline (5) problems come up most in Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van owner complaints, and 32 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
2.5/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN?
- The 2023 is the best pick. It is rated good, with no recalls and no owner complaints on file, and it has been on the road long enough to count. Every earlier year from 2019 to 2022 is rated only mixed.
- Is the Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN reliable?
- Reliability is mixed, and it ranks below average compared with other vans on the site. Recall counts run high in the early years and fall each year. The 2023 stands apart as the one year rated good.
- What are the most common problems with the Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN?
- Fuel system complaints lead. Owners describe the engine sputtering or losing power at highway speed, though many only report a recall repair stalled by missing parts. Wheel and tire complaints follow, mostly about open recalls, plus one rear tire blowout.
- Does the Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN have steering problems?
- Some owners report it. Power steering assist cuts out while driving, sometimes at highway speed or after a bump, and a power steering malfunction message appears with no earlier warning. Two complaints are on file, both for the 2020.
- Does the Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN have many recalls?
- Early years do. Federal recall records show 12 recalls for the 2019, 8 for the 2020, 7 for the 2021 and 5 for the 2022. The 2023 has none. Check any van's VIN for open recalls before buying, since owners report waits for parts.
How we score the Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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