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2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 24, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10
Seat belts10
Vehicle speed control10
Visibility/wiper10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

78%repaired · 2021 Q1

Communication

Recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles · 18,993 repaired

Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2019 Q4

Suspension: front

Recall 18V-272 · Apr 27, 2018 · 9,725 vehicles · 9,138 repaired

Risk. The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2018 Q4

Steering: electric power assist system

Recall 17V-241 · Apr 11, 2017 · 58,323 vehicles · 50,477 repaired

Risk. If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2018 Q2

Air bags: frontal

Recall 16V-903 · Dec 15, 2016 · 47,799 vehicles · 42,458 repaired

Risk. If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other GL350 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GL350 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What GL350 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON SEPTEMBER 6 2017 MY MERCEDES CLUSTER PANAL (ODEMETER) STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. WHICH THEN I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE ODOMETER WHICH THEN FAILED AGAIN HOURS AFTER PICKING UP THE CAR. AFTER REPLACING IT 3 TIMES UNDER WARRANTY I'M STILL EXPERIENCING THE…
Complaint 11044392 · Nov 8, 2017 · 30,000 miles

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