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Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van

Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van Years to Avoid

5 scored model years (2019–2023) · model average 58/100

Skip the 2019 Metris-Passenger-VAN. It has the most recalls of any year, 12, plus a highway tire blowout and recall repairs owners could not get done for lack of parts. The 2023 is the year to buy.

Verdict

Avoid
2019 52/100
Buy
2023 70/100
Model average
58/100
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Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van Years to Avoid

These model years score significantly below the Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van average of 58/100.

#YearScoreRatingRecallsComplaintsTop Issue
1201952/100Mixed128Tires (3)

Why These Years Should Be Avoided

52
MixedReliability score: 52 out of 100, rated Mixed

2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van

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.

12 recalls8 complaintsEst. repair:

Top issues: Tires (3), Wheels (2), Engine (1), Fuel Propulsion System (1), Service Brakes (1)

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What Are Common Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van Problems?

FUEL SYSTEM

5 complaints

Most reported in 2022

2022: The engine sputters, hesitates under acceleration, or slows down without warning, sometimes at highway speed and with no warning lights.

WHEELS

4 complaints

Most reported in 2020, 2019

2020: Tires wear out far too fast, and the alignment will not stay put.

TIRES

3 complaints

Most reported in 2019

2019: A rear tire blows out at highway speed in one report, a failure that can cause loss of control.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

Most reported in 2022

2022: Two failures are reported.

STEERING

2 complaints

Most reported in 2020

2020: Power steering assist cuts out while driving, leaving the van much harder to steer.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

Most reported in 2020

2020: Moisture builds up around an electronic control unit, and condensation grows mold on it until the unit has to be replaced.

Best Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van Year to Buy Instead

70
GoodReliability score: 70 out of 100, rated Good

2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van

The 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.

Score: 70/100 (Good)0 recalls0 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Even the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van has 0 recalls on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Mercedes-Benz Metris-Passenger-VAN years should I avoid?
Avoid the 2019. It is the one year the site analysis marks well below the model's own average. It has 12 recalls, a reported rear tire blowout at highway speed, and tire and wheel recalls that owners could not get repaired for lack of parts.
Which Metris-Passenger-VAN year is the safest to buy?
The 2023 is the safest choice in the data. It is rated good and has no recalls or owner complaints on file. The 2019 and 2020 are the lowest rated years, and the 2021 and 2022 are rated mixed.
Is the 2022 Metris-Passenger-VAN a bad year?
It is not on the avoid list, but it is mixed. Five recalls and nine owner complaints are on file. Most complaints involve the gasoline fuel system, including sputtering, hesitation and a recall repair that was waiting on parts.
Which Metris-Passenger-VAN years have tire problems?
Tire complaints are tied to the 2019. One owner reports a rear tire blowout near 23,000 miles. The other tire complaints concern an open recall that could not be repaired because parts were unavailable.
Is the 2020 Metris-Passenger-VAN worth buying?
Only with care. It is rated mixed, among the two lowest years, with 8 recalls. Owners report wheel, steering and electrical complaints, and the steering reports describe power assist cutting out. The 2023 is the better buy.

How we score every Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van model year

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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