Component Record

Mercedes-benz GLC 300 2016 Electrical System Problems

11 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2016 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 - 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage11 complaints

11 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V146000Reported March 10, 2016 - 888 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 888 vehicles across all affected models.

17V114000Reported February 23, 2017 - 307,629 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 307,629 vehicles across all affected models.

17V177000Reported March 14, 2017 - 51 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 51 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine42 Brakes27 Unknown Or Other21 Fuel and Propulsion System21 Air Bags12 Steering7

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.