2016 Mercedes-Benz GLCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What GLC owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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
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