2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 has a Complaint Index of 11, ranking 9th worst out of 10 model years, but its verdict is capped at Caution because of 12 recall campaigns. Electrical System and Engine problems account for 30% and 28% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 11/100
- #9 of 10 Glc300 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 47
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 12
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 22 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other15 (32%)
- Electrical System14 (30%)
- Engine13 (28%)
- Structure & Body5 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (9%)
- Fuel System3 (6%)
- Airbags2 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (4%)
- Brakes1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brake pedal reportedly sank to the floor with no warning light, resulting in a low-speed crash into a fixed object.
- Owners report the panoramic sunroof shattering unexpectedly while driving, scattering glass inside the cabin.
- Some vehicles reportedly caught fire while parked, with one owner linking it to the fuel rail/injector recall.
- Windshield wiper blades reportedly skip and fail to clear the glass in rain at all speeds, even after dealer adjustment.
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration at low speed that ended in a crash, sometimes with the airbag deploying.
- Owners report delays getting parts for the electrical/communication module recall repair from dealers.
2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V070000Feb 2, 2024Electrical System15,502 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- NHTSA 23V854000Dec 15, 2023Structure & Body2,976 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.
- NHTSA 22V365000May 20, 2022Electrical System242,722 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:software
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Glc300 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a Complaint Index of 11 for the 2019 model, the second-lowest of the 10 model years covered, with 47 complaints and 12 recall campaigns.
- What problems does the 2019 Glc300 have?
- The top reported problem area is the Electrical System (30% of complaints, median mileage 35,000), followed by Engine issues (28%, median mileage 48,000).
- Why is the 2019 Glc300 rated Caution instead of Good?
- Its complaint index is low, but NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit, which caps the verdict at Caution.
- Does the 2019 Glc300 have a fuel system recall?
- Yes, recall 21V961000 covers fuel rail and fuel injector replacement due to potential fuel leaks.
- How does the 2019 Glc300 compare to other years?
- It ranks 9th worst of 10 years by complaint index; 2016, 2022, and 2023 carry Avoid verdicts with higher indexes of 100, 78, and 89.