2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 42 complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 21,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 21,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was going on the left most lane of the I580 eastbound at adaptive cruise at 65MPH. Both steering and speed was under control by the the adaptiv e cruise feature. I was having my hand on the steering and foot on the brake. All of sudden car took left turn on its own and crashed into side concrete rail followed by a quick turn and came back to the halt in the middle of the 2nd highway lane.
Starter motor failure in "eco start" mode at intersection. Was in an intersection when car stalled and threw a code. Starter motor had to be replaced in full. Vehicle had less than 1,000 miles on it and was 3 weeks old at the time of the event.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Fuel system 21 complaints