Mercedes-Benz METRIS — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

Avoid These Years

2016 Mercedes-Benz METRIS

154 complaints (193% of segment average)

Main issue: 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 POIN

Safe to Buy

2020 Mercedes-Benz METRIS

8 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2022 Mercedes-Benz METRIS

9 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2019 Mercedes-Benz METRIS

10 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2017 Mercedes-Benz METRIS

37 complaints — well below segment average

Above Average

2018 Mercedes-Benz METRIS

38 complaints — well below segment average

Above Average