2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc300: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc300: 12 recalls, 133 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.
Recalls
12 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical, Steering Vehicle recall #16V146000 · 2016 · 888 vehicles
What's wrong: The steering columns in the affected vehicles May have the wiring harness for the switch module incorrectly routed. As a result, the harness May chafe and the air bag May unexpectedly deploy or the engine May stall.
Why it matters: An unexpected air bag deployment or engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harnesses, properly rerouting them as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016.
Stability control Vehicle recall #16V603000 · 2016 · 62 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles May be equipped with an electronic stability program (esp) control unit that May have been damaged before being installed.
Why it matters: A damaged esp control unit May inadvertently activate the stability control altering the vehicle's path. Additionally, the electronic parking brake May not function. Either condition May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the esp hydraulic control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2016.
Electrical, Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #17V114000 · 2017 · 307,629 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2015-2017 c300 4matic, c300, cla250, cla250 4matic and cla45 amg vehicles, 2017 c300 4matic cabrio, c300 4matic coupe, c300 cabrio, c300 coupe, e300, e300 4matic, e400 4matic wagon, e43 amg 4matic, gla250, gla250 4matic and glc300 4matic coupe vehicles and 2016 c350e and glc300 vehicles and 2016-2017 c450 4matic amg sport and glc300 4matic vehicles. In the event…
Why it matters: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017.
Electrical, Airbags Vehicle recall #17V177000 · 2017 · 51 vehicles
What's wrong: Various control units on these vehicles May have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V627000 · 2017 · 495,290 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 cla250, cla250 4matic, cla45 amg 4matic, 2015-2018 gla250, gla250 4matic, gla45 amg 4matic, c300 4matic, c63s amg, 2012-2014 c250, c350, c300 4matic, e550 4matic, 2013-2014 c63 amg, 2012-2015 c250 coupe, c350 coupe, c63 amg coupe, 2013-2015 c350 4matic coupe, glk250 4matic bluetec, glk350, glk350 4matic, 2016-2017 c350e, c43 amg, 2015 c400…
Why it matters: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #17V819000 · 2017 · 8,134 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles May have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: An insufficiently illuminated roadway May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018.
Seat belts, Body & structure Vehicle recall #18V177000 · 2018 · 121,858 vehicles
What's wrong: The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats May retract into the interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.
Why it matters: If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 14, 2018.
Seat belts, Body & structure Vehicle recall #18V683000 · 2018 · 4,702 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz glc300 and glc300 4matic, 2018 glc350e and glc63 amg 4matic and 2017-2018 glc43 amg 4matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats May retract into the interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.
Why it matters: If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will install felt strips between the c-pillar and rear side paneling, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018.
Communication Vehicle recall #19V787000 · 2019 · 24,226 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that May cause the date and time for the emergency call system (ecall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.NHTSA.gov/odi/rcl/2019/rmisc-19v787-4620.pdf
Why it matters: An inaccurate vehicle location May delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Mbusa has initiated an over the air (ota) remote update. Mbusa will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful ota or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019.
Communication, Electrical Vehicle recall #21V058000 · 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles
What's wrong: Please refer to the part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module May fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (ecall) in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: Failure of the ecall system May result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #21V197000 · 2021 · 15,096 vehicles
What's wrong: The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof May not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Why it matters: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mercedes-benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #23V854000 · 2023 · 2,976 vehicles
What's wrong: Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof May not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 5 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (38): the most common themes are electrical failure (10), warning light on (9).
- Brakes (27): the most common themes are noise or vibration (20).
- Other / unknown (21): the most common themes are warning light on (3), electrical failure (2), noise or vibration (2).
- Fuel & propulsion (18): the most common themes are leaks (7), warning light on (6), fire / smoke (3).
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 has 133 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 2 Glc300 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 116). Complaints peaked in 2017 (27 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 11,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2017 (99 complaints, 12 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc300. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 problems?
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (38), brakes (27), other / unknown (21).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 get?
EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic 9-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
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