Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine207
- Electrical129
- Fuel system90
- Brakes54
- Driver assistance52
- Transmission48
- Airbags38
- Steering37
- Lights35
- Visibility31
- Body30
- Seat belts23
Most reported problems on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 2 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 16 | Electrical | 3 | 3 | ||
| 2024 | - | 21 | Engine | 8 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | - | 55 | Electrical | 10,000 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 71 | 63 | Fuel system | 10,000 | 2 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 70 | 68 | Engine | 28,000 | 9 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2020 | 69 | 70 | Engine | 25,000 | 16 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 73 | 47 | Electrical | 48,000 | 12 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 61 | 87 | Engine | 10,500 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 55 | 102 | Engine | 32,831 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 46 | 134 | Engine | 12,000 | 12 | 9 |
Recalls 54
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz...
- Fuel/propulsion system
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- Engine
- Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has extended the warranty for the...
- Fuel/propulsion system
- Visibility/wiper
- Engine
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Questions about the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz GLC 300?
2019, 2022 and 2021 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (47, 63 and 68).
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300?
Engine, with 207 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (129) and fuel system (90).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 have?
54 recalls between 2016 and 2026. The 2020 model year has the most, with 16.
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