The most-reported Metris run is WD3PG2EA6G3 (2016 builds) with 11 complaints, 3.7× the typical run. Tires problems make up 22% of reports; 2016 is the worst model year at 4.7 complaints per run.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mercedes-Benz Metris has 59 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 25% of every Metris complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD3PG2EA6G3•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WD4PG2EE5G3•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WD4PG2EE7G3•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WD4PG2EE6G3•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WD4PG2EE0G3•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WD3PG2EA1G3•••••• | 2016 | — | 1 | |
| WD3PG2EA2G3•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WD4PG2EE8G3•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WD3PG2EA4G3•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WD4PG2EEXG3•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WD4PG2EE3G3•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WD3PG2EA8G3•••••• | 2016 | — | — |
Each of the other 47 Metris runs has 5 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 12 Metris VINs so far, most often 2016, 2020, 2022 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Mercedes-Benz Metris the gap between build years is 2.8×: a 2016 car draws 4.7 complaints per run, a 2018 one 1.7.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 26 | 15 | — | |
| 2017 | 29 | 16 | — | |
| 2016 | 122 | 26 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2016 at 4.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2018 at 1.7.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 22% of everything Mercedes-Benz Metris owners report: Tires, 40 of 179 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Visibility/wiper | — | — | |
| Engine | — | 1 | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Wheels | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | 1 |
How serious were they
Of the 179 reports on the Mercedes-Benz Metris, 0.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Mercedes-Benz Metris | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 179 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (0.6%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 2 (1.1%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 90% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mercedes-Benz Metris share of that is 179 complaints over 59 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mercedes-Benz Metris VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 179 NHTSA complaints from 59 Metris runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Metris production run has the most complaints?
WD3PG2EA6G3, a 2016 build, with 11 complaints. The typical Metris run has 3.
Which Metris years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2016 is heaviest at 4.7 complaints per run and 2018 lightest at 1.7.
How many Metris complaints involve a crash?
0.6% of 179 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.
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