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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 engine problems

38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC30029% of all complaints for this model year.

38
Engine complaints
29%
share of all complaints
20,926 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 2
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the engine experienced rough idling and the vehicle was shaking violently. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an…

    filed Oct 3, 2024

  • Check engine light on-pvc failure. Code PO52E-71as determined by reliable repair shop. Recommended to have vehicle repaired by dealer. Shop advised part is vital to emissions system.

    filed Sep 13, 2024

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Engine problems in other GLC300 years

YearReportsShare
2017 GLC3003738%
GLC300 engine problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.