Total Complaints
2 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC · model year
2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC
2 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2024MERCEDES-BENZGLC 300 4MATIC 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 GLC 300 4MATIC is forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking with 1 filings, followed by back over prevention: sensing system: camera (1). 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 2 active recall campaigns, 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 GLC 300 4MATIC. 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 |
|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 |
Recalls (2)
25V53300020/08/2025
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
25V37900006/06/2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, 2024-2025 AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, 2025 GLC 350E 4MATIC, and AMG GLC 63 S E vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. In certain crash scenarios, where the rear occupant's head contacts the C-pillar, the pillar may no
Recent Complaints
20260209BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
New car was purchased from Rocklin Mercedes in California. Soon after the rear back up camera kept opening and closing when the car was in drive and at random times. The was then taken into Autobahn Motors in Belmont California to have the problem checked. I was told Mercedes was working on a software fix at which time the service tech never wrote up the problem. In 2025 the car again was taken into Mercedes for service at which time I brought up the same issue and was told most newer cars have this problem and there is NO fix, even the loaner they gave me had the same problem.
20250928FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
While carrying my carbon fiber bicycle on a rear hitch mounted bicycle carrier, the vehicle severely and violently applies the brakes and swerves either left or right or both. This catastrophic maneuver has put me and other drivers in a non avoidable highly calamity. This âAUTOâ maneuver happens dozens of times in during a fifteen mile trip to local bicycle trails. Dealer replaced the Trailer Recognition Module 9-24-2025. As expected, dangerous situation remains. Happens every opportunity when carrying bicycles. First exhibited after purchase 6-29-2024 to current.
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC have?▼
The 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC?▼
Yes, the 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC?▼
The most-complained component for the 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.
Is the 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC 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.