2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 260miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 260 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.
“I got my brand new mercedes benz GLC 300 two weeks ago. After driving for 6 days & less than 300 miles in total the SUV stopped responding abruptly in the middle of highway cruising at a speed of 70 MPH with a transmission malfunction error flashing. With no power in the car, I was lucky enough to pull it from the left most lane to the right curb but it was extremely scary to experience the situation of an irresponsive car in the middle of highway while the car is moving. All the lights on the dial were lit up with a transmission malfunction error in red. …”
NHTSA complaint #10816305, filed 2015-12, 260 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact found NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (engine, transmission) pertaining to her vehicle. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10958812, filed 2017-03Related service bulletins
- 11008064Aug 9, 2024In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class…
- 10154015Jan 25, 2019Display message "Coolant temperature too high" appears in multifunction display
- 10158350Oct 25, 2017Display message "Coolant temperature too high" appears in multifunction display
- 10158330Oct 16, 2017Display message "Coolant temperature too high" appears in multifunction display
- 10158309Sep 25, 2017Engine fan runs continuously or temporarily at the highest level
- 10136149Apr 1, 2016Windshield washer system spray nozzle on engine hood loose
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 23% |
| 2016 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC
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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