2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
On September 6 2017 my mercedes cluster panal (Odemeter) stopped working while driving. Which then I made an appointment with the dealership and they replaced the odometer which then failed again hours after picking up the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-08
Also filed under Electrical system
Seat belts
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350. While driving 65 MPH, the front passenger seat belt failed to retract after the brake pedal was depressed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-04
Exterior lighting
1 of 4 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2017-01-18Air bags16V903000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63...
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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2017-09-29Steering17V241000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable.
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2018-08-30Suspension18V272000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018.
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2019-12-23Communication19V787000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V903000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V241000 · Steering
- Recall 18V272000 · Suspension
- Recall 19V787000 · Communication
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.