2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 electrical problems

11 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 0
recalls: 5

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

Electrical system: softwareReported February 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Recall number 21V058000 · Recall details

CommunicationReported November 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

Recall number 19V787000 · Recall details

Electrical system: softwareReported March 14, 2017 · 51 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 17V177000 · Recall details

Electrical system: starter assemblyReported February 23, 2017 · 307,629 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe vehicles and 2016 C350e and GLC300 vehicles and 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport and GLC300 4Matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
Risk: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.

Recall number 17V114000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported March 10, 2016 · 888 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to November 3, 2015, and 2016 GLC 300 4Matic vehicles manufactured July 16, 2015, to November 3, 2015. The steering columns in the affected vehicles may have the wiring harness for the switch module incorrectly routed. As a result, the harness may chafe and the air bag may unexpectedly deploy or the engine may stall.
Risk: An unexpected air bag deployment or engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harnesses, properly rerouting them as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 16V146000 · Recall details

What 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 29, 2025 · Electrical · GA

SUNROOF will not closed , refuse to close on my car

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 27,852 miles · MN

Since we purchased this car in december 2015, we have had a series of electrical and engine problems that do not seem to fixable by the dealer. The car was serviced (3 years or 30,000 miles) *cw *bf*jb consumer also had issues with faulty radar sensor, power control unit, engine light, and faulty crankcase vent system.

Filed Sep 11, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz glc300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-benz of fairfield (2950 auto mall pkwy, fairfield, ca 94533) stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz glc300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) however, 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 dealer was contacted at: lokey mercedes benz, clearwater, fl, 19820 us hwy 19 north, clear water, fl 33764, 888‑992‑3898, and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect

Filed Aug 4, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz glc300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (mercedes-benz of richmond located at 8225 w broad st, henrico, va 23294; (804) 755-9300) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑367‑6372, but was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Electrical · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz glc300. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v1140000 (electrical system) was received in march of 2017. After contacting the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 15, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz glc300w4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v114000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer did not know when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 11, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 10,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes benz glc300. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle as the check engine warning light illuminated the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. Updated 06/02/17*lj

Filed Apr 10, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · NH

This car is subject to a safety recall dated march 8, 2017. Manufacturer and dealer have failed to offer remedy within 60 days. I am told by both mercedes ben USA and by the local dealer from which we purchased the vehicle (purchased new) that no remedy is currently available.

Filed Mar 3, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz glc300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v114000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, 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 contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Questions about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 electrical

Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the electrical of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 electrical?

Yes, 5 recalls: 21V058000, 19V787000, 17V177000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 have the most electrical problems?

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2023 (30 complaints), 2017 (16 complaints) and 2019 (14 complaints).