Mercedes Benz Metris owners have reported 40 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (37 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system pump (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System problems | |
| Other Fuel System Pump problems |
Fuel smell in the engine compartment and visible leaking fuel on the lower hoses per NHTSA campaign number 18v837000. I previously complained about this in April 2025 (id 11669847). Dealer inspected in April 2025 and replaced the lower hose, but I still would smell fuel. Read details...
There is a fuel leak in the engine compartment. Mercedes replaced the high pressure fuel pump under warranty, but it's leaking somewhere else and it's no longer under warranty. It's an emissions issue(raw fuel leak) and a fire hazard. Read details...