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Fuel systemPart report

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
16%of 134 total for the year
Median mileage
30,450miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 16% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,450 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When I start my car there is strong gas odor in the cabin for the first 3-4 hours of driving. Also there is a moldy smell in the warmer months as well”

NHTSA complaint #11309808, filed 2020-02, 28,000 miles

“I purchased this mercedes new in 2016, the brakes have squealed ever since when cold 32 degrees or less.. Once in awhile when warm. 2 we smelled gasoline, we took it to a repair shop, they found two fuel hoses sprayed gas in a mist especially when cold.. 3 there are 3 recalls open on this mercedes, I took it in when the air bag recall arrived at our house, I was told we don't have parts. Our car is out of warranty, it has 56000 miles. I take it to a repair shop run by certified mercedes technicians. Thank god we didn't have a fire with the gas leak. …”

NHTSA complaint #11280299, filed 2019-11, 50,000 miles

“Leakage in fuel system ( high pressure pump). On glc 300. Gas small inside the car. Company denied investigating or providing my refund for repair. I feel this is totally safety failure of the vehicle . So my current mileage is 32908 and it is 2016 model. I bought this vehicle because the company claims for its highest standards of safety. So I want the authority to help me in investigating this issue and provide me assurance and coverage for any kind of safety issues in future. Also, I want to report some minor issues on breaks. I see sometime the there is a delay in action. …”

NHTSA complaint #11316065, filed 2020-03, 32,900 miles

“Three weeks after buying the GLC300 4matic the engine misfires, got stranded in AC new jersey, the car was at the dealer for 3 weeks, they replaced all fuel injector/coils and it kept happening, then the fuel module got replaced and it ran fine for 4 weeks and the problem came back, got stranded in boston, the car was at the dealer for 2 weeks, this time they replaced the engine control unit (today 4-22-16), I'm picking it up tomorrow. I own the car for 12 weeks and only been able to drive it 7 weeks, so disappointed in mercedes benz.”

NHTSA complaint #10861027, filed 2016-04, 1,450 miles

“On cold start (7am, between 60 and 70f degrees), there's a strong gas smell on both the cabin and outside the vehicle. No check engine light is on or any other indicator of a failure. There's no visible leaks on the underhood or my driveway. Really scared to take my kids to school unless mb solve this problem. Vehicle still under warranty, mb dealership shouldn't charge for the inspection. Taking vehicle to el paso tx dealership. Will see what happens.”

NHTSA complaint #11151231, filed 2018-11

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202516%
202359%
20222134%
20211218%
202046%
201936%
201878%
20171616%
20162116%

Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

Engine
38 complaints
Brakes
27 complaints
Other or unknown
21 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Wheels
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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