https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:48:51 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-2146277 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Airbag front message https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-2143671 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered severe rusting and corrosion to the rear subframe of the vehicle, near the rear axle area. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1748351 Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, suddenly there was a loud sound and vibration coming from the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that sections of the panoramic roof had separated and dislodged from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who indicated that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA r https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1710389 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT FUEL LINE LEAK: THE TEMPERATURE IN S. FLORIDA HIT A LOW OF 45 DEGREES TONIGHT ON 1 DEC 2020, FIRST NOTING THE ISSUE DESCRIBED. UPON RETURN HOME FROM AN 8 MILE TOTAL TRIP TO THE STORE, MY DAUGHTERS EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. UPON INVESTIGATION MYSELF, I FOUND GASOLINE POOLING BEHIND THE ENGINE WHERE THE MAIN FUEL LINE CONNECTS TO A RUBBER HOSE. THE POOLING WAS ON THE REA https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1693941 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT I HAD AN ACCIDENT AND REARENDEAD ANOTHER CA. HOWEVER MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOYED. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1669184 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD. I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THIS VEHICLE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1665960 Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION(VARIOUS SPEED, 1 TIME AT HIGHWAY, 2 TIMES LOCAL STREETS), THE FASTEN SEATBELT LIGHT AND AUDIBLE WARNING CAME ON. ALSO, AT THE SAME TIME, THE SEATBELT TENSIONS (PULLS). THE DRIVER SEATBELT WAS FASTENED THE WHOLE TIME WHILE THIS WAS HAPPENING. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1661569 Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT PUTTING THIS CAR INTO PARK WILL NORMALLY AUTOMATICALLY SET THE PARKING BRAKE. EARLIER THAT DAY, IT DID NOT SET THE BRAKE. I ASSUMED I MUST HAVE HIT SOME BUTTON OR SOMETHING ON MY DASH TO CAUSE THAT. BUT THEN ON THE FREEWAY, THE CAR (FOR WANT OF A BETTER TERM) STARTED WIGGLING AND I FOUND IT HARD TO CONTROL IT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. IT STOPPED DOING THAT FOR A FEW SECONDS, AND THEN IMMEDIATELY HA https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1661570 Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT PUTTING THIS CAR INTO PARK WILL NORMALLY AUTOMATICALLY SET THE PARKING BRAKE. EARLIER THAT DAY, IT DID NOT SET THE BRAKE. I ASSUMED I MUST HAVE HIT SOME BUTTON OR SOMETHING ON MY DASH TO CAUSE THAT. BUT THEN ON THE FREEWAY, THE CAR (FOR WANT OF A BETTER TERM) STARTED WIGGLING AND I FOUND IT HARD TO CONTROL IT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. IT STOPPED DOING THAT FOR A FEW SECONDS, AND THEN IMMEDIATELY HA https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1661571 Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT PUTTING THIS CAR INTO PARK WILL NORMALLY AUTOMATICALLY SET THE PARKING BRAKE. EARLIER THAT DAY, IT DID NOT SET THE BRAKE. I ASSUMED I MUST HAVE HIT SOME BUTTON OR SOMETHING ON MY DASH TO CAUSE THAT. BUT THEN ON THE FREEWAY, THE CAR (FOR WANT OF A BETTER TERM) STARTED WIGGLING AND I FOUND IT HARD TO CONTROL IT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. IT STOPPED DOING THAT FOR A FEW SECONDS, AND THEN IMMEDIATELY HA https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1635803 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT FEED LINE TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP LEAKING TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING ODOR WHEN STARTING IN COLD WEATHER (VEHICLE STATIONARY). HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A LONG TIME BUT SIMPLY DID NOT CONNECT THE DOTS. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1635903 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIRBAGS HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1625204 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT A FEW WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE THE BRAKES STARTED SQUEAKING. I MENTIONED THIS TO ONE OF THE SERVICE PEOPLE AND SHE SUGGESTED IT MIGHT BE A SMALL STONE. IT CONTINUED TO SQUEAK AND THEN IT STARTED SCREECHING. PEOPLE IN THE PARKING LOT AND AT HOME ASKED ME IF I WAS REALLY DRIVING A MERCEDES-BENZ. THE BRAKES WERE CHANGED EVENTUALLY AND THE SERVICE GENTLEMAN SAID IT WOULDN'T HELP AS IT WOULD STA https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1587753 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). MERCEDES-BENZ OF JACKSONVILLE (10231 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225 (866) 955-5901) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,186. *AS *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1532435 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT SINCE THE LEASE PURCHASE IN 2017. THE GLC300 HAS BEEN IN SERVICE ON A QUARTERLY BASES FOR THE BRAKES (CONSTANT SQUEAKING MAKING FEEL UNSAFE) AND NOW A CONSTANT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THIS IS THE 4TH VEHICLE I LEASE AND BY FAR THE WORST. I CONTACTED MERCEDES USA ASKING THEM FOR A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. I WAS WILLING TO ACCEPT A USED OR LOANER CAR BUT THE ONLY THING THEY OFFERED WAS $1000 TOWARDS MY https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1532436 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT SINCE THE LEASE PURCHASE IN 2017. THE GLC300 HAS BEEN IN SERVICE ON A QUARTERLY BASES FOR THE BRAKES (CONSTANT SQUEAKING MAKING FEEL UNSAFE) AND NOW A CONSTANT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THIS IS THE 4TH VEHICLE I LEASE AND BY FAR THE WORST. I CONTACTED MERCEDES USA ASKING THEM FOR A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. I WAS WILLING TO ACCEPT A USED OR LOANER CAR BUT THE ONLY THING THEY OFFERED WAS $1000 TOWARDS MY https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1443299 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT I BOUGHT A NEW 2016 MODEL (FEB. 2016), AROUND NOV 2016, THE ROTORS STARTED MAKING SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP, SO I TOOK TO DEALER TO DIAGNOSE. AT FIRST, THEY COULDN'T FIND THE ISSUE BUT AFTER READING ON THE MERC FORUM, I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO DEALER (JAN. 2017), ASKED TO CHECK THE ROTORS (NOT JUST THE BREAKS), FOUND THE ISSUE AND I PAID FOR THIS REPAIR. FAST FORWARD, JAN 2018, BROUGHT THE CA https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1391850 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM MERCEDES IN MARCH 2017 STATING THAT THE STARTING LIMITER MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN FIRE. AS OF THIS DATE, JULY 13, 2017, MERCEDES HAS NO IDEA WHEN IT WILL HAVE THE PART (S). THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1360989 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V114000 (ENGINE, TRANSMISSION) PERTAINING TO HER VEHICLE. THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1360990 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V114000 (ENGINE, TRANSMISSION) PERTAINING TO HER VEHICLE. THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1356043 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT "TAKATA RECALL" MY 2017 MERCEDES GLC 300 SUV CAUGHT RANDOMLY ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL ON THE SIDE.THEN WHILE ON THE PHONE DESCRIBING THE SITUATION TO THE SERVICE GUY; I SAW THE FIRE AND SMOKE ENTERED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND I GOT OUT AFTER A LITTLE BIT CAUSE THE CAR HAD NO POWER TO OPEN DOORS OR DO ANYTHING! I THINK THE PROBLEM WAS WITH ELECTRICITY! I WANT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1356044 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT "TAKATA RECALL" MY 2017 MERCEDES GLC 300 SUV CAUGHT RANDOMLY ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL ON THE SIDE.THEN WHILE ON THE PHONE DESCRIBING THE SITUATION TO THE SERVICE GUY; I SAW THE FIRE AND SMOKE ENTERED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND I GOT OUT AFTER A LITTLE BIT CAUSE THE CAR HAD NO POWER TO OPEN DOORS OR DO ANYTHING! I THINK THE PROBLEM WAS WITH ELECTRICITY! I WANT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1356045 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT "TAKATA RECALL" MY 2017 MERCEDES GLC 300 SUV CAUGHT RANDOMLY ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL ON THE SIDE.THEN WHILE ON THE PHONE DESCRIBING THE SITUATION TO THE SERVICE GUY; I SAW THE FIRE AND SMOKE ENTERED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND I GOT OUT AFTER A LITTLE BIT CAUSE THE CAR HAD NO POWER TO OPEN DOORS OR DO ANYTHING! I THINK THE PROBLEM WAS WITH ELECTRICITY! I WANT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1354035 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT TOWARD HIGHWAY 287 AT 65M SPEED, THERE WAS NO SNOW NO RAIN NORMAL TRAFFIC NO CARS CLOSE TO ME, ALL THE SUDDEN ESP INDICATOR WENT OFF, ACCIDENT COLLISION PREVENTION INDICATOR WENT OFF ON MY DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE SPEED WENT DOWN TO 30M, 20M AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO BRING THE SPEED BACK, THE VEHICLE STOPPED RESPONDING. I PULLED OVER CALLED ROAD ASSISTANCE, I TURNED THE ENGINE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1354036 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT TOWARD HIGHWAY 287 AT 65M SPEED, THERE WAS NO SNOW NO RAIN NORMAL TRAFFIC NO CARS CLOSE TO ME, ALL THE SUDDEN ESP INDICATOR WENT OFF, ACCIDENT COLLISION PREVENTION INDICATOR WENT OFF ON MY DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE SPEED WENT DOWN TO 30M, 20M AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO BRING THE SPEED BACK, THE VEHICLE STOPPED RESPONDING. I PULLED OVER CALLED ROAD ASSISTANCE, I TURNED THE ENGINE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1354037 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT TOWARD HIGHWAY 287 AT 65M SPEED, THERE WAS NO SNOW NO RAIN NORMAL TRAFFIC NO CARS CLOSE TO ME, ALL THE SUDDEN ESP INDICATOR WENT OFF, ACCIDENT COLLISION PREVENTION INDICATOR WENT OFF ON MY DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE SPEED WENT DOWN TO 30M, 20M AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO BRING THE SPEED BACK, THE VEHICLE STOPPED RESPONDING. I PULLED OVER CALLED ROAD ASSISTANCE, I TURNED THE ENGINE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1354193 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY, TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN OAKLAND, CA. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR - NO RAIN AND APPROXIMATELY 60 DEGREES. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE LIKE A GUNSHOT AND OUR PANARAMIC SUNROOF SHATTERED. AT THE TIME, WE HAD A CARGO BOX ON TOP OF THE CAR (ON A FRAME THAT WAS NOT TOUCHING THE SUNROOF) SO IT IS UNLIKELY ANY PROJECTILE COULD HAVE HIT THE CAR. THE CARGO B https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1350229 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE HAD FRONTAL IMPACT WITH OTHER CAR ON LOCAL ROAD. THE VEHICLE AIRBAGS ON PASSENGER SIDE INFLATED AND DEFLATED COMPLETELY DIFFERENT COMPARED TO THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG. WE BELIEVE MB GLC PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAS FACTORY DEFECT IN OUR CAR. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTO ON PAGE 2. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1350230 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE HAD FRONTAL IMPACT WITH OTHER CAR ON LOCAL ROAD. THE VEHICLE AIRBAGS ON PASSENGER SIDE INFLATED AND DEFLATED COMPLETELY DIFFERENT COMPARED TO THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG. WE BELIEVE MB GLC PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAS FACTORY DEFECT IN OUR CAR. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTO ON PAGE 2. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glc#complaint-1344584 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT REFER TO 2016 GLC-300 COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCREECHING SERVICE BRAKES AND COPY/PASTE COMPLAINTS HERE. 2017 MODEL HAS THE SAME SCREECHING NOISES AND CAR WAS PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2016. GOING SLOWLY IN REVERSE OR FORWARD FROM COLD START WILL CAUSE LOUD SCREECHING NOISES. MY NEIGHBORS HAVE CONFRONTED ME ABOUT THE CAR NOISES. IT'S ABSURD THAT THE DOCUMENTED ISSUES FROM THE 2016 MODEL CONTINUES IN THE 201