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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 134 total for the year
Median mileage
28,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 4% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 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 wind shield wiper's electric motor and worm gear malfunctioned while driving in the rain on an interstate highway. The rain sensor optics were on and operational at the time of the incident. As the rain volume increased, the automatic sensors increased the wiper velocity. The passenger's side blade unit over-torqued and became entangled with the driver's side rod. This entanglement caused both wiper blades to detach from their rods. The tandem system wiper gear discontinued to work, leaving the driver and passenger side rods in a 45 degree angle, blocking visibility. …”

NHTSA complaint #11124684, filed 2018-09, 14,000 miles

“According to NHSTA ID 21V197000 bulletin, my 2016 GLC 300 qualifies for recall related to sunroof safety matter. My sunroof is loose and dealer said since your organization didn’t include my VIN for this recall, they will not address it. Can you please add my VIN. I’m experiencing exactly as described in your recall bulletin. Thank you!”

NHTSA complaint #11554552, filed 2023-11

“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the sun roof suddenly exploded without warning. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to Mercedes-Benz of clear lake (500 golf freeway s, league city, tx)but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11164206, filed 2018-12, 50,000 miles

“Wiper shuddering or 'juddering' across windshield. Have taken in to dealer at least 4 times, no relief. The dealer finally said there was nothing they could do. Have heard numerous other issues of this exact nature. Wipers have been replaced many times, glass specialists enlisted, class professionally cleaned, angle of wiper blade to glass measured, etc. Online posts indicate this issue is systemic throughout the world. In a $50k car (or any car really) this is outrageous. But more importantly, this is a major safety issue, period!”

NHTSA complaint #11020578, filed 2017-08

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202415%
202312%
202235%
202146%
202023%
201949%
201833%
201788%
201654%

Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

Engine
38 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeat belts
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology