repaired · 2025 Q4
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 63 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-070 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has problems
63 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Steering1 crash/fire/injury
13Fuel/propulsion system
12Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
11Engine1 crash/fire/injury
8Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
4Service brakes
4Vehicle speed control
3Forward collision avoidance
118 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 14 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 2 |
| Engine | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 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 · 2025 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2022 vs. every other GLC 300 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 GLC 300 median. How we score
'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLC 300 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Loss of Steering Control at Highway Speeds – 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, VIN [XXX] Dates of Incident: September 13th and October 4th Mileage at Time of Incident: 39,500 While driving on a four-lane expressway at highway speeds, my vehicle suddenly and completely…
I was driving home on a 4 Lane Expressway on a Saturday afternoon, it was mildly raining with the roads a little wet. I suddenly lost control of the car and could not control the steering wheel, the car ended up hydroplaning and I lost control it ping-ponged across four expressway lanes…
The vehicle's steering wheel vibrates noticibly between speeds of 47 mph and 55 mph. This issue was once addressed with a "software update" by Mercedes Benz of Portsmouth, NH. Streering wheel vibration is a concern for any driver that rely on power steering to turn or hold the car steady. In…
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