2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:16:52.714Z

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2016: 132 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2016	132
2017	98
2018	0
2019	0
2020	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 29%

29% of complaints: engine — 38 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES BENZ GLC300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170411

The P052E error has popped up which requires the replacement of the PVC assembly. This is a known issue with these engines and causes the engine to run erratically. Mercedes knows that the issue is common.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231106

SERVICE BRAKES 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300W. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN TO PARK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AUTOMATICALLY AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190401

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD INDEPENDENTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170911

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 18 distinct reports on file.

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I have noticed extreme gas odors in the cabin of my car, the gas odor is so horrific that even when I exit the car either outside or in my garage the odor remains.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231023

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300. WHILE DRIVING WEST BOUND ON A FOUR LANE ROAD AT 35 MPH, A PICK UP TRUCK ON THE NORTH SIDE TURNED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180517

DEER RAN INTO PATH SMASHING AT 70 MPH IMPACT AND DAMAGED TO FRONT OF VEHICLE DISABLING THE VEHICLE. MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD "SRS MALFUNCTION" REQUIRES SERVICE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180124

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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NHTSA ODI report, 20170411

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160422 — electrical system, steering

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to November 3, 2015, and 2016 GLC 300 4Matic vehicles manufactured July 16, 2015, to November 3, 2015.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harnesses, properly rerouting them as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016.

Campaign 16V146000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161011 — electronic stability control (esc)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 SUV, GLC 300 4Matic SUV, C300 Sedan and C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured February 8, 2016, to May 18, 2016.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ESP Hydraulic control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 16V603000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170421 — air bags, electrical system

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 17V177000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170831 — electrical system, engine and engine cooling

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 17V114000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171206 — air bags

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Campaign 17V627000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180112 — exterior lighting

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC and GLC43 4MATIC vehicles. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Campaign 17V819000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180425 — seat belts, structure

Mercedes Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG, 2016-2018 GLC300 4Matic, 2016-2018 GLC300, 2018 GLC63 AMG 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 18V177000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181102 — seat belts, structure

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 4Matic vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 18V683000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191223 — communication

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.

Campaign 19V787000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210108 — PE (closed 20211014)

Front Roof Panel Detachment

R 20210312 — communication, electrical system

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Campaign 21V058000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210903 — structure

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020...

Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge.

Campaign 21V197000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20240322 — structure

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024.

Campaign 23V854000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine issues (38 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (27 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 16V146000 (electrical system, steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 16V603000 (electronic stability control (esc)) has been completed.
Verify recall 17V177000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 17V114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 17V627000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 17V819000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 18V177000 (seat belts, structure) has been completed.
Verify recall 18V683000 (seat belts, structure) has been completed.
Verify recall 19V787000 (communication) has been completed.
Verify recall 21V058000 (communication, electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 21V197000 (structure) has been completed.
Verify recall 23V854000 (structure) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 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 GLC300?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 have?

12 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.