2017 Mercedes-Benz GLCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What GLC owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SINCE THE LEASE PURCHASE IN 2017. THE GLC300 HAS BEEN IN SERVICE ON A QUARTERLY BASES FOR THE BRAKES (CONSTANT SQUEAKING MAKING FEEL UNSAFE) AND NOW A CONSTANT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THIS IS THE 4TH VEHICLE I LEASE AND BY FAR THE WORST. I CONTACTED MERCEDES USA ASKING THEM FOR A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. I…
"TAKATA RECALL" MY 2017 MERCEDES GLC 300 SUV CAUGHT RANDOMLY ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL ON THE SIDE.THEN WHILE ON THE PHONE DESCRIBING THE SITUATION TO THE SERVICE GUY; I SAW THE FIRE AND SMOKE ENTERED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND I GOT OUT AFTER A LITTLE BIT CAUSE…
I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT TOWARD HIGHWAY 287 AT 65M SPEED, THERE WAS NO SNOW NO RAIN NORMAL TRAFFIC NO CARS CLOSE TO ME, ALL THE SUDDEN ESP INDICATOR WENT OFF, ACCIDENT COLLISION PREVENTION INDICATOR WENT OFF ON MY DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE SPEED WENT DOWN TO 30M, 20M AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO BRING THE…
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