2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 126 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris overview page.
What owners report
“The Crankcase ventilation valve called (Crankcase Rebreather)comes with a defect making engine light to come on after about an average of 50.000 miles, with a…”NHTSA complaint 11608728 — filed 08/15/2024
“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CODE P052E(71) Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Regulator Valve Performance Malfunction.”NHTSA complaint 11591541 — filed 05/30/2024
“there is couple knocking sound and noises from the engine and vehicle shaking intermittently and lack of power after engine knocking sound. smell gas leaking…”NHTSA complaint 11487847 — filed 10/04/2022
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris: 37 of 126 complaints on file (29.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris have in total?
126 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
