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Mercedes-Benz GLC years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLC since 2015. The 2017 model year has 13 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
19
Recalls
0
Worst year
2017
Model years
2015-2018

Mercedes-Benz GLC years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLC stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz GLC years

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Mercedes-Benz GLC complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2015201620172018

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLC problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    5
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Brakes
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Mercedes-Benz GLC problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2018-1Brakes00
2017-13Airbags2,80002
2016-3Body01
2015-2Airbags00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz GLC

What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLC should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLC has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz GLC?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz GLC?

Airbags, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (3) and engine (3).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLC have?

No recalls on record.

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