Total Complaints
3 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E 4MATIC · model year
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E 4MATIC
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2026MERCEDES-BENZGLC 350 E 4MATIC carries 3 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 2026 GLC 350 E 4MATIC is engine with 1 filings, followed by wheels (1) and steering (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.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2026 GLC 350 E 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.
3
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 |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20260106ENGINE
Brand new car Engine light also went on and off 3 or more times in one day, car had a charging failure wouldn't charge - Sold me an unsafe vehicle to drive - shaking tires, steering wheel, Car also has 13 codes including engine and transmission failure communication codes - multiple attempts to resolve the matter and the service team wanted me to sign a release of liability and were refusing to change the tires or make the vehicle safe. took the car to a 3rd party to get an accurate assessment - also for the record this was the second unsafe car they sold me the first car needed new axles and apparently was in the service line and someone closed the tickets out and i was sold a different vehicle. Then we could hear extra sounds when driving the car and not able to accelerate well on the highway - after bringing the car back in they found out it needed new tires, axles and a lot of work. They reversed the sale but I was not expecting to have any more problems therefore I opted for a b
20260106WHEELS
Brand new car Engine light also went on and off 3 or more times in one day, car had a charging failure wouldn't charge - Sold me an unsafe vehicle to drive - shaking tires, steering wheel, Car also has 13 codes including engine and transmission failure communication codes - multiple attempts to resolve the matter and the service team wanted me to sign a release of liability and were refusing to change the tires or make the vehicle safe. took the car to a 3rd party to get an accurate assessment - also for the record this was the second unsafe car they sold me the first car needed new axles and apparently was in the service line and someone closed the tickets out and i was sold a different vehicle. Then we could hear extra sounds when driving the car and not able to accelerate well on the highway - after bringing the car back in they found out it needed new tires, axles and a lot of work. They reversed the sale but I was not expecting to have any more problems therefore I opted for a b
20260106STEERING
Brand new car Engine light also went on and off 3 or more times in one day, car had a charging failure wouldn't charge - Sold me an unsafe vehicle to drive - shaking tires, steering wheel, Car also has 13 codes including engine and transmission failure communication codes - multiple attempts to resolve the matter and the service team wanted me to sign a release of liability and were refusing to change the tires or make the vehicle safe. took the car to a 3rd party to get an accurate assessment - also for the record this was the second unsafe car they sold me the first car needed new axles and apparently was in the service line and someone closed the tickets out and i was sold a different vehicle. Then we could hear extra sounds when driving the car and not able to accelerate well on the highway - after bringing the car back in they found out it needed new tires, axles and a lot of work. They reversed the sale but I was not expecting to have any more problems therefore I opted for a b
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E 4MATIC have?▼
The 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E 4MATIC has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E 4MATIC?▼
The most-complained component for the 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E 4MATIC is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include WHEELS and STEERING.
Is the 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E 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.
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