What years of the Mercedes-Benz Glc300 should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016, 2022, and 2023 model years score worst, with Complaint Index values of 89, 78, and 100 respectively out of the years tracked.

What are the best Mercedes-Benz Glc300 model years?

The 2017, 2019, and 2024 model years score lowest on the Complaint Index, at 22, 0, and 11, making them the strongest picks based on NHTSA data.

What is the most common problem area for the Glc300?

Across all 10 model years, Engine complaints are the largest category at 34% of total complaints, followed by Electrical System issues at 23%.

Is the 2023 Glc300 reliable based on complaint data?

The 2023 Glc300 has the highest Complaint Index (100) of any year and ranks worst overall, driven mainly by Electrical System complaints that make up 64% of that year's total.

Are there recalls on the Mercedes-Benz Glc300?

Yes, NHTSA lists 53 total recall campaigns across the 2016-2025 Glc300, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.

Mercedes-Benz Glc300 Best and Worst Years (2016–2025)

Avoid the 2016, 2022, and 2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 model years, which have the highest Complaint Index scores (89, 78, and 100) among 10 model years tracked. The 2017, 2019, and 2024 model years score lowest (22, 0, and 11) and are the best picks.

Avoid 2016 Avoid 2022 Avoid 2023 Best 2017 Best 2019 Best 2024

Model years: 10; 2016–2025
NHTSA complaints: 651
Recall campaigns: 53
Crashes reported: 35
Fires reported: 11
Top problem area: Engine

Glc300 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Mercedes-Benz Glc300 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2016	Avoid	89	133	9	2	12	Engine	24	—
2017	Best	22	98	3	2	12	Engine	24	—
2018	Good	33	87	4	1	12	Engine	24	—
2019	Best	0	47	4	2	12	Electrical System	24	—
2020	Caution	56	69	3	0	16	Engine	24	—
2021	Good	44	66	1	2	9	Engine	24	—
2022	Avoid	78	59	5	2	2	Fuel System	24	—
2023	Avoid	100	55	2	0	12	Electrical System	26	—
2024	Best	11	21	1	0	8	Electrical System	27	—
2025	Caution	67	16	3	0	3	Electrical System	26	—

Glc300 years to avoid: what went wrong

2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 Index 100 · 55 complaints · 12 recalls

The 2023 Glc300 has the highest Complaint Index in the lineup at 100 and ranks worst overall. Electrical System issues dominate, making up 64% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 8,500. Owners report vehicles stalling while parking, instrument clusters going black, and vehicles failing to start with alarms sounding for extended periods. Engine complaints add 29% of the total, with a very low median failure mileage of 400. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for this year, including steering coupling bolts and missing headlight adjustment caps.

2023 electrical system problems →2023 engine problems →

2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 Index 89 · 133 complaints · 12 recalls

The 2016 Glc300 carries a Complaint Index of 89, the second-worst of all years covered. Engine problems make up 33% of complaints for this year, with a median failure mileage of 25,426 miles. Brakes account for 21% of complaints, with owners reporting sudden loss of braking control and unexpected forward surges at low speed, at a median mileage of just 6,000. Airbag non-deployment during crashes was also reported. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns tied to this year, covering structure/body panels and communication module software.

2016 engine problems →2016 brakes problems →2016 fuel system problems →

2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 Index 78 · 59 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2022 Glc300 has a Complaint Index of 78. Fuel System complaints lead at 34% of the year's total, tied to a recall covering fuel pump replacement. Engine complaints follow at 25%, with a median failure mileage of 10,000, and Steering complaints at 24% with a median mileage of 5,742. Owners describe steering wheel shaking on uneven roads, unintended acceleration during low-speed turns, and driver-assistance features steering the car off the road. NHTSA recorded 2 recall campaigns for this year, including one for headlight glare.

2022 fuel system problems →2022 engine problems →

Most common Mercedes-Benz Glc300 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Engine219 (34%)
Electrical System151 (23%)
Other112 (17%)
Fuel System88 (14%)
Brakes56 (9%)
Transmission & Powertrain46 (7%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras43 (7%)
Steering36 (6%)
Structure & Body36 (6%)
Airbags35 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz Glc300 should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016, 2022, and 2023 model years score worst, with Complaint Index values of 89, 78, and 100 respectively out of the years tracked.
What are the best Mercedes-Benz Glc300 model years?: The 2017, 2019, and 2024 model years score lowest on the Complaint Index, at 22, 0, and 11, making them the strongest picks based on NHTSA data.
What is the most common problem area for the Glc300?: Across all 10 model years, Engine complaints are the largest category at 34% of total complaints, followed by Electrical System issues at 23%.
Is the 2023 Glc300 reliable based on complaint data?: The 2023 Glc300 has the highest Complaint Index (100) of any year and ranks worst overall, driven mainly by Electrical System complaints that make up 64% of that year's total.
Are there recalls on the Mercedes-Benz Glc300?: Yes, NHTSA lists 53 total recall campaigns across the 2016-2025 Glc300, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.