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Mercedes-Benz GLC300

2016 only

157 classified complaints 12 recalls

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 have 157 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 12 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Pads and rotors, typically surfacing around 6,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mercedes-Benz GLC300 report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

2016

2017

Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Pads and rotors · Brakes 29 complaints

Median onset: 6,000 miles. 3.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 18 complaints

Median onset: 37,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 16 complaints

Median onset: 29,000 miles. 18.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 14 complaints

Median onset: 28,000 miles.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 13 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 13 complaints

Median onset: 10,150 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Starter and starting system · Electrical 8 complaints

Median onset: 900 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $390–$730 nationally.

Injectors and high-pressure fuel system · Fuel system 7 complaints

Median onset: 32,900 miles.

Typical repair: $720–$2,150 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016 model year. See the full Mercedes-Benz GLC300 report for every year and full specs/safety data.