2016 Mercedes-Benz B-class: common problems and reliability
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9 owner complaints, most about engine. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 B-class?The 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-class has 9 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and air bags. Owners most often flag missing basic features (electric drive variant): lack of interior hatch release, lack of backup camera (on a 2016 model).
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-class vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2016 a good year for the B-class?
Across the 5 B-class model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2013) to 28 (2015). With 9 complaints, the 2016 B-class sits below the model's median of 20.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
\nSentiment is mixed and highly dependent on the specific powertrain and model year. The gasoline and diesel variants of the W246 generation are generally praised by owners for their practicality, spacious interior, comfortable ride, and fuel efficiency.
- IsolatedMissing basic features (Electric Drive variant)
Lack of interior hatch release, lack of backup camera (on a 2016 model).
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