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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
98 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 (98)

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 24
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7
POWER TRAIN 5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 4
SERVICE BRAKES 3
BACK OVER PREVENTION 3
VISIBILITY/WIPER 2
2026 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 05/01/2026

The contact owns a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC. The contact stated that her instrumental panel was not working, which caused her to be unable to see the gas level, oil, thermostat, and any warning lights. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice. The first occasion the vehicle's instrumental panel was repaired. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle went back…

2026 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • 06/01/2026

I was parked for a few minutes and I suddenly noticed a strong oder coming into my vehicle. I could not pinpoint what the smell was, but I knew that whatever was coming into the SUV was not safe. My screen started flashing warnings "Service Required: Do Not Drive" “Do Not Shift Gears”. After the warning, white smoke started to…

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…

2024 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION • 07/13/2026

The vehicle presented multiple warnings/errors before shutting down on the street in traffic on June 23, 2026. Warnings such as Collision Detected, Blind Spot Assist and Exit Warning Inoperative, PRE-SAFE Inoperative, System Failure Detected, Service Required Do Not Shift Gear, along with various lights on the dashboard which includes the Check Engine Light. The vehicle was towed to local Mercedes…

2024 model • STRUCTURE • 07/07/2026

The rear lift gate closes unexpectedly when standing behind the vehicle and loading or unloading the cargo area. The keyless soft close activates even though there is no foot movement, or when there is minimal movement. This happens without warning. On several occasions this has happened to me, and also to my wife. It has caused minor bruises, but more…

2024 model • ENGINE • 04/25/2026

Check engine light (MIL) came on while driving and vehicle lost power. Would not accelerate. Had it towed to Mercedes Benz of Mrytle Beach. $8000 repair. Mercedes Corp would not help. This is a copy of a TSB (LI05.20-P-080257) for this issue: Complaint engine vibrations perceived at low rpm. Fault codes for the camshaft position of the intake camshaft (p001100,…

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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