2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The windshield is weak prone to break/crack easily. In less than 3 years 4 windshields have been required. Not normal and this is potentially dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11098133, filed 2018-05, 3,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032875May 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 11031594Oct 29, 2020This NCU replaces the prior NCUs issued on May 18, June 25, 2020 and October 1, 2020 and contains important workshop instructions on how the HVAC Service Warranty repair must be…
- 10205265Jul 3, 2013Outside mirror fogged.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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