Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Metris.
The 2018 Mercedes Metris is defined by a record of 28 total owner complaints and 10 recalls, with tires identified as the top complaint area. Positioned within a model history spanning 2015 to 2023, this year avoids the 126-complaint peak of 2016 and sits above the 2015 low of one complaint. This data places the 2018 model in a stable position relative to the volatility of the earlier production years.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 680 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0219976045. 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 | 0219976045 alt 0259976448 |
| Engine air filter | 6510900051 |
| Battery | 000982950864 alt 0019828208 |
| 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.
The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 12 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pan to Block Bolts | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Spark Plug Gap | .031 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 17 ft-lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 680 cca |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | 25 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | 127 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: .984; Rear: .354 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0004 |
| 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., Step 2: 90 | 148 ft. lbs |
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 2018 Mercedes Metris dominate in one area — the tires, 12 of 28 reports (43%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 10 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 28 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 10 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 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections… Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began…
Showing 5 of 37 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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