2016 Honda Pilot vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Honda Pilot | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,699 | 49 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 365 | 98 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,336 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 767 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 579 | 5 |
| Power Train | 200 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 170 | 5 |
| Structure | 53 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 37 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 258 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 114 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 103 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 75 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 67 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 57 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 51 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 33 | 0 |
2016 Honda Pilot
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.