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Mercedes-Benz GLC Research

Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.

0 Recalls
91 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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🛡️ NCAP Crash Test Safety Ratings

Year Overall Front Crash Side Crash Rollover
2026 Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
2024 Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
2021

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (0)

No recalls found for the Mercedes-Benz GLC in recent model years. That's a good sign!

💬 Consumer Complaints (91)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Mercedes-Benz GLC owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE 22
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6
POWER TRAIN 4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 4
SERVICE BRAKES 3
BACK OVER PREVENTION 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3
VISIBILITY/WIPER 2
2026 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE • 04/30/2026

I bought a 2026 GLC300 4matic SUV a month ago. I am very disappointed and scared of serious bodily damage due to the trunk door closing by itself while my upper body is loading/unloading the trunk. My wife and I were hit on the shoulder, back, arms, or head over a dozen times for 1 month. We took the car…

2026 model • SERVICE BRAKES • 04/17/2026

The breaks on these vehicles are extremely dangerous . Before I leased this vehicle test drove 3 vehicles. The salesman said the breaks will adjust as you drive. They have not. ITS all over the internet that this vehicle has very unresponsive breaks. It takes 75 precent of pressure pushing down on the break pad distance before the car breaks…

2026 model • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 01/16/2026

While at a stop with foot on brake, the vehicle surges forward powerfully making a loud noise despite having foot on brake. Forcefully pushing on brake pedal harder eventually stops the car. Most recent time the display screen showed "Transmission Deactivated". Dealership drove car once but did not perform service inspection. Dealership to pick up/tow vehicle for service inspection. This…

2024 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • 08/28/2025

My 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has experienced multiple serious safety-related malfunctions involving several vehicle systems. In August, after picking up the vehicle from service, I placed my [XXX] grandson in his car seat, set my purse with the key inside the vehicle, and closed the rear door. The vehicle immediately locked all doors on its own, trapping my grandson inside…

2024 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • 08/22/2024

The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake was applied unexpectedly without the contact depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that she was unsure if the forward collision system was turned on at that time. The driver's seat belt tightened, and she sustained a bruise on her…

2024 model • SERVICE BRAKES • 03/31/2026

3/31/26 2pm After highway driving - 3 miles/35 mph tried to brake- Immediately something was wrong with the brake as and it felt spongy/mushy/unresponsive. Car did not slow until I pressed the brake fully to the floor. The car did stop &was alarmingly unresponsive. Around this time,noticed the white BRAKE light illuminated. Continued to drive - terrified. Had to brake…

2021 model • ENGINE • 01/02/2025

While driving in my neighborhood at 25 MPH, my Mercedes GLC300 suddenly lost power and the check engine light illuminated. My car would no longer exceed 25-30 MPH, but I drove it straight to the dealership and they said it was a faulty cylinder head and will cost $10,000 to fix! After intense negotiations, they agreed to fix it for…

2021 model • ENGINE • 04/29/2026

Getting P06DA trouble code meaning that there is something wrong with the oil pressure solenoid in the oil sump. this is a known issue where the wiring of the solenoid get frayed. cost of repair for the (cheap part) is $7,500 because of 18 hour labor involved. MB knows this is an issue with the wiring in the solenoid. I'm…

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