2016 Mercedes Benz Glc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (114)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
Showing the 6 most recent of 114 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-01-26 · Service Brakes“i bought a new 2016 model (feb. 2016), around nov 2016, the rotors started making squeaking noise when backing up, so i took to dealer to diagnose. at first, they couldn't find the issue but after reading on the merc forum, i took the car back to dealer (jan. 2017), asked to check the rotors (not just the breaks), found the issue and i paid for th…”
2017-07-13 · Unknown Or Other“i received a recall notice from mercedes in march 2017 stating that the starting limiter may overheat resulting in fire. as of this date, july 13, 2017, mercedes has no idea when it will have the part (s). this is unacceptable.…”
2017-03-06 · Power Train“tl* 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 cont…”
2016-12-20 · Service Brakes · 8,000 mi“brakes and brake rotors screech excessively when moving from park, forward or backwards and while braking at stop lights and stop signs. reported to dealer and mercedes - no action. concerned that brakes may fail at a critical time or that rotors will be damaged beyond repair and cause failure. *tr…”
2015-12-26 · Vehicle Speed Control · 260 mi“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 b…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.