Mercedes-Benz GLC300 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 142 owner complaints and 16 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz GLC300 (2016–2017). The 2016 GLC300 has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
142
Recalls
16
Model years
2
Worst year
2016

Complaints by model year

662016762017
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz GLC300 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercedes-Benz GLC300 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 — 66 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Engine
  2. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 — 76 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2017 (76 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz GLC300 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 GLC3007610112Engine
2016 GLC3006640212Engine

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLC300 problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    53 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    32 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    11 complaints
  • Airbags
    9 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    9 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    8 complaints
  • Electrical System
    8 complaints
  • Steering
    7 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLC300 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz GLC300 recalls

  • Recall 23V854000Dec 15, 20232,976 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V197000Mar 19, 202115,096 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V072000Feb 12, 202167 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V683000Oct 1, 20184,702 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 18V177000Mar 15, 2018121,858 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 17V819000Dec 18, 20178,134 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V715000Nov 14, 20179,379 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the sun roof panels detach from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury for following traffic.

  • Recall 17V627000Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

  • Recall 17V574000Sep 19, 20174 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V251000Apr 11, 201712,743 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V177000Mar 14, 201751 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 17V114000Feb 23, 2017307,629 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V603000Aug 16, 201662 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: A damaged ESP control unit may inadvertently activate the stability control altering the vehicle's path. Additionally, the electronic parking brake may not function. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V146000Mar 10, 2016888 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: An unexpected air bag deployment or engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology