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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
8%of 134 total for the year
Median mileage
10,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 8% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“Since we purchased this car in december 2015, we have had a series of electrical and engine problems that do not seem to fixable by the dealer. The car was serviced (3 years or 30,000 miles) *bf*jb consumer also had issues with faulty radar sensor, power control unit, engine light, and faulty crankcase vent system.”

NHTSA complaint #11266350, filed 2019-10, 27,852 miles

“I was stopped at a red light on a major three lane each direction highway in suburban il, when I started to go after the light change the car stuttered and turned off. It was rendered completely inoperable. The car would not shift into neutral. The radio and windows worked, but no other electrical components worked (e.g. Door lock/unlock).”

NHTSA complaint #10899666, filed 2016-08, 7,000 miles

“This car is subject to a safety recall dated march 8, 2017. Manufacturer and dealer have failed to offer remedy within 60 days. I am told by both mercedes ben USA and by the local dealer from which we purchased the vehicle (purchased new) that no remedy is currently available.”

NHTSA complaint #10971736, filed 2017-04

“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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. Updated 06/02/17”

NHTSA complaint #10971793, filed 2017-04, 10,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10958464, filed 2017-03

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20251275%
2024629%
20233055%
20221220%
2021812%
202069%
20191430%
20181315%
20171515%
2016118%

Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

Engine
38 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

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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