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2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

21 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$9,714

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Airbags & seat belts2

Driver-assist & stability1

Steering1

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	21 mpg
Automatic 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	21 mpg
Automatic 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 mpg
Automatic 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 mpg

Recalls

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleFeb 6, 2026 · campaign 26V070000
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 and 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand-drive vehicles. Water may accumulate on the air bag control unit, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/UnitJul 11, 2025 · campaign 25V463000
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The electrical connections for the infotainment system may not be properly secured, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpDec 21, 2023 · campaign 23V881000
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpJun 26, 2023 · campaign 23V444000
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

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Other years of the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo

Year	Reliability
2023	Not rated yet
2022	Not rated yet
2021	Not rated yet
2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet
2018	Not rated yet
2017	Not rated yet
2016	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo have?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA: airbags & seat belts (2), driver-assist & stability (1), steering (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo get?

Up to 21 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.