2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
78/100
#3 most-complained of 10 Glc300 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 ranks 3rd-worst of 10 model years, with a Complaint Index of 78 and 59 NHTSA complaints. Fuel System issues lead at 34% of complaints, and two recalls cover electrical (headlight) and fuel pump problems.
- Complaints
- 59
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 27 hwy
Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System20 (34%)
- Engine15 (25%)
- Steering14 (24%)
- Electrical System12 (20%)
- Other7 (12%)
- Brakes4 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
What owners report
- Steering wheel and front wheels shake or vibrate violently when hitting bumps or shallow potholes, sometimes lasting five to eight seconds.
- Vehicle can drift or tilt to one side and back tires slip on potholes, felt throughout the car body.
- Driver assistance mode failed to follow a road curve, causing the vehicle to leave the road and strike a pole.
- Windshield wipers and rearview camera activated on their own while the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and crashed into a parked car.
- Moon roof, windows, and radio activated on their own with the vehicle parked and powered off, at 925 miles.
- Smoke and fire appeared from the front hood area while driving at low speed.
2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 recalls
2 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 23V445000Jun 26, 2023Fuel System143,551 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 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.
2022 compared with other Glc300 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 a bad year?
- Compared to other Glc300 model years, 2022 ranks 3rd-worst out of 10 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 78 and a verdict of Avoid.
- What is the most common problem with the 2022 Glc300?
- Fuel System complaints are the largest category, making up 34% of the 59 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year.
- Does the 2022 Glc300 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2022 Glc300: one for headlights adjusted too high (Electrical System) and one for a fuel pump replacement (Fuel System).
- At what mileage do problems tend to occur on the 2022 Glc300?
- Median mileage at failure for Engine complaints is 10,000 miles; Steering complaints show a median of 5,742 miles and Electrical System complaints a median of 5,462.5 miles.
- How does the 2022 Glc300 compare to the 2021 and 2023 model years?
- The 2021 Glc300 has a Complaint Index of 44 and a Good verdict, while the 2023 Glc300 has a Complaint Index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, making 2022 fall between them at 78.