2016 Honda Pilot vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Honda Pilot | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,677 | 132 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 365 | 182 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 14,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Mercedes-Benz GLC300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 755 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 578 | 11 |
| Power Train | 197 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 165 | 18 |
| Structure | 53 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 253 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 108 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 99 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 74 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 67 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 57 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 51 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 32 | 0 |
2016 Honda Pilot
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300
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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.