2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 16 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, 16% of its 98 total complaints for the year, including 1 fire and 0 crashes. Two related recalls (17V819000, 17V114000) cover headlight aim and a starter fuse. Median mileage at failure was 7,350.
- Electrical System complaints
- 16
- 16% of 98
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 7,350 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Some owners report the engine catching fire while driving at very low mileage, with dealers calling it a catastrophic event.
- Several owners report delays getting parts for recall 17V114000 covering the engine and engine cooling electrical fix, exceeding what they considered a reasonable repair timeframe.
- Owners report the keyless entry system locking both driver and passenger out of the vehicle with the keys left inside while parked.
- Some owners report the engine shutting off unexpectedly while driving on the highway, with the electrical or computer system malfunctioning and the vehicle failing to restart.
- Owners report pressing the Park button without the transmission actually engaging park, causing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly.
- One owner reported the steering-wheel-mounted control levers for wipers and cruise control do not illuminate at night, making them hard to identify while driving.
When 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 28, 2017, latest Jun 28, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc300
- NHTSA 17V819000Dec 18, 2017Electrical System8,134 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC and GLC43 4MATIC vehicles. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
- NHTSA 17V114000Feb 23, 2017Electrical System307,629 vehicles
Electrical system:starter assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe vehicles and 2016 C350e and GLC300 vehicles and 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport and GLC300 4Matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
Risk: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.
Electrical System complaints by Glc300 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2017 GLC300 have?
- NHTSA lists 16 electrical system complaints for the 2017 GLC300, which is 16% of the 98 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2017 GLC300?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: 17V819000 for misadjusted headlights and 17V114000 for adding a fuse to the starter's electrical line.
- Did the electrical problems cause any fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 0 crashes associated with the electrical system complaints for the 2017 GLC300.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 7,350 miles.