Total Complaints
2 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 · model year
2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43
2 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2024MERCEDES-BENZAMG GLC43 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2024 AMG GLC43 is power train with 2 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2024 AMG GLC43. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
Recalls (1)
24V65800009/09/2024
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 and AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the engine may fail due to improper welds, which can cause a loss of vehicle control.
Recent Complaints
20251121POWER TRAIN
The vehicle has an ongoing transmission downshifting malfunction. The powertrain unexpectedly downshifts while driving, causing sudden changes in speed and unstable vehicle behavior. The issue can be inspected at any time, as the defect occurs intermittently and has not been repaired. This malfunction puts my safety and the safety of others at risk because the vehicle can slow down abruptly or shift aggressively without any input from the driver. This can create dangerous situations in traffic, especially at highway speeds or during acceleration. The problem has been reproduced and observed multiple times by the Mercedes-Benz dealership. I have taken the vehicle to the service center repeatedly for this same issue. Most recently, the vehicle remained at the service center for 10 consecutive days, but the defect was not resolved. The vehicle has been inspected by Mercedes-Benz technicians on several occasions. Despite multiple repair attempts, the issue continues to occur. There wer
20240930POWER TRAIN
There wasn't a field for my exact issue but my exact issue along with many others is the lack of power when accelerating in first gear. The car has an extremely numb feeling when starting out in first gear and does not takeoff like it should. There have been many Times where I accelerate and the car hesitates then I get a transmission jolt Or the car just does not accelerate immediately when I push on the gas from a stop. This is causing me to not pull out in front of cars in fear the car will hesitate which is a safety issue. this has been going on ever since we got the car a few months ago. The dealership says the vehicle is "operating as designed however this is a poor excuse" i've had owned dozens of vehicles in the past 28 years and not one of them has had poor acceleration like this. I've owned cars with a quarter of the horsepower of this vehicle that accelerate better from first gear.
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 have?▼
The 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43?▼
Yes, the 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43?▼
The most-complained component for the 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 is POWER TRAIN with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.