2016 Mercedes Benz GLC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GLC years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes Benz GLC. That ranks 2nd out of 4 GLC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 260 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Mercedes Benz GLC problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 25% | 260 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 25% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 25% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 260 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 13% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 126,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | 260 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Mercedes Benz GLC recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Mercedes Benz GLC.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The gasoline odor was also outside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered severe rusting and corrosion to the rear subframe of the vehicle, near the rear axle area. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the…
Putting this car into park will normally automatically set the parking brake. Earlier that day, it did not set the brake. I assumed i must have hit some button or something on my dash to cause that. But then on the freeway, the car (for want of a better term) started wiggling and i found it hard to…
I bought a new 2016 model (feb. 2016), around nov 2016, the rotors started making squeaking noise when backing up, so i took to dealer to diagnose. At first, they couldn't find the issue but after reading on the merc forum, i took the car back to dealer (jan. 2017), asked to check the rotors (not…
I received a recall notice from mercedes in march 2017 stating that the starting limiter may overheat resulting in fire. As of this date, july 13, 2017, mercedes has no idea when it will have the part (s). This is unacceptable.
Other Mercedes Benz GLC years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes Benz GLC?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes Benz GLC?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Mercedes Benz GLC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLC model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.