2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 has a complaint index of 78, ranking 3rd worst out of 10 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. Fuel System complaints lead at 34% of the 59 total, with two recalls covering the fuel pump and headlight aim.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 78/100
- #3 of 10 Glc300 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 59
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering wheel and front end shake or vibrate violently after hitting potholes or bumps, especially at highway speeds between 55 and 65 mph.
- Driver assistance mode reportedly failed to follow a road curve, causing the vehicle to leave the road and hit a pole.
- Vehicle reportedly accelerated on its own while exiting a parking lot at low speed, triggering wipers and the rearview camera to activate and ending in a crash where airbags did not deploy.
- Steering wheel reportedly lurched to the right at around 30 mph with no warning light, leading to a crash into a parked vehicle.
- Electrical system reportedly produced smoke from under the hood that progressed to a fire while driving at low speed.
- Moonroof, windows, and radio reportedly activated on their own while the vehicle was parked and turned off.
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 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Glc300 carries an Avoid verdict with a complaint index of 78, ranking 3rd worst among 10 model years of the Glc300.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc300?
- Fuel System complaints are the largest category, making up 34% (20 of 59) of reported complaints, followed by Engine at 25% and Steering at 24%.
- Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists two recalls: one for a fuel pump issue in the Fuel System (campaign 23V445000) and one for incorrectly aimed headlights in the Electrical System (campaign 24V070000).
- How does the 2022 Glc300 compare to other years?
- The 2022 model's complaint index of 78 is higher than 2017 through 2021 and lower than 2016 (100) and 2023 (89), both also rated Avoid.
- What is the median mileage for Engine complaints on the 2022 Glc300?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 10,000 miles at failure for Engine-related complaints on the 2022 Glc300.