Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Metris.
The 2017 Mercedes Metris carries 29 owner complaints across 14 recalls, with tires standing out as the top complaint area — figures that place it well below the troubled 2016 model year's 126 complaints (the highest in the 2015–2023 range) but far above 2015's single complaint, the lowest on record. That positions the 2017 as a middle-tier year in the Metris's reliability history, meaning prospective buyers should approach with measured caution and prioritize verifying completed recall work given the double-digit recall count. The tire-focused complaint pattern gives researchers a specific system to scrutinize, while the overall complaint volume suggests this model year avoided the worst of the nameplate's documented problems.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48; AUXILIARY: NA · 680; AUXILIARY: 170 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0259976448. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 0259976448 alt 0219976045 |
| Engine air filter | 6510900051 |
| Battery | 000000004039 alt 000982310826 |
| Front wiper blades | 4478205400 |
| Thermostat | 024997634564 alt 2742003300 |
| Cabin air filter | 0008351500 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 202.4 in |
| Overall width | 76 in |
| Overall height | 74.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 126 in |
| Curb weight | 4222 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 65.4 / 65 in |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 30.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 10 |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 12 |
| Oil Pan to Block Bolts | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48; AUXILIARY: NA |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 680; AUXILIARY: 170 cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 48, 49, 49 |
| Optional BCI Cranking Performance | 760, 760, 850 cca |
| 1 | 89.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 90 | 89 in |
| 1 | 44.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 132.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 90 | 44 in |
| 1 | 148.0 ft. lbs. | 148 ft. lbs |
| 2 | + 180 | |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 7.4 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 29.5 ft. lbs. | 29.5 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 5 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 6 | 14.8 | |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 7.4 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 29.5 ft. lbs. | 29.5 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 5 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 6 | 14.8 | |
| 1 | 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 33 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 | 27 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2017 Mercedes Metris dominate in one area — the tires, 11 of 29 reports (38%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 14 recall campaigns target the tires, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the tires pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 29 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 14 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The drive shaft securing bolts may loosen at the automatic transmission flange. Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission flange, securing bolts, and clean the shaft seal, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners…
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct… Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software communication module for the automatic emergency call system, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021…
Showing 5 of 56 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI80.20-N-079697 | 2026-06-08 | Structure | Acoustic Warning or message occurring when a closed sliding door is not recognized… |
| LI49.10-N-080528 | 2026-06-03 | Fuel/Propulsion System | OM642 DPF Filter Cracked or Broken Complaint Vehicle will not start or exhibits noisy… |
| LI47.50-N-072080_4 | 2026-05-07 | Unknown Or Other | Check engine light on and FC P146264 stored in engine and fuel pump control units… |
| LI27.19-N-079793 | 2025-09-16 | Power Train | Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit… |
| LI01.20-N-079115_1 | 2025-04-03 | Engine | Check engine light illuminated - Fault code current P04D-B79 The crankcase ventilation… |
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