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Buying a used 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris? Check these 10 recalls first
Ten recalls, including two critical fire-related items: an uncovered backup battery that can short, and fuel hoses that can leak. High-severity entries cover driveshaft bolts that can loosen and fall out, sudden power steering loss, a loose brake fluid tank, and two campaigns for vans that skipped final safety inspection. Of 28 unverified NHTSA complaints — none reporting crashes, fires or injuries — half concern tires, with wheels and steering also appearing.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for a dealer printout showing all ten recalls closed, especially both fire items
- Inspect tires and wheels, and check the door tire load rating label
- Test power steering assist and have driveshaft bolts inspected
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Metris uncovered backup battery can short and cause fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris fuel hoses can leak and catch fire | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris Driveshaft Bolts Can Loosen and Fall Out | Power Train | high |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vans skipped final safety inspection | Unknown OR Other | high |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris may lose power steering assist suddenly | Steering | high |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vans skipped final safety inspection | Unknown OR Other | high |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris brake fluid tank can come loose | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris and Sprinter emergency call sends wrong location | Electrical System | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris backup camera image can freeze onscreen | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris vans list wrong tire load limit | Tires | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
28 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 14 | Yes |
| Wheels | 5 | None found |
| Steering | 3 | Yes |
| Rear Camera | 3 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 2 | Yes |
| Brakes | 2 | Yes |