repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-854 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Lane departure
1Steering
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the…
repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Rear/other: buckle assembly
Risk. If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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repaired · 2019 Q3
Rear/other: buckle assembly
Risk. If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. If the sun roof panels detach from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury for following traffic.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other AMG GLC43 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG GLC43 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Front Roof Panel DetachmentLed to recall 21V-197
In owners' words
What AMG GLC43 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG. The contact stated that while reviewing a Carfax report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 74,000 and at the time of…
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