2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GLC years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC. That is the most of any GLC model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 23%), typically at around 1,300 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 23% | 1,300 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 23% | 1,405 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 15% | 31,504 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 15% | 75,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 2,800 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 8% | 10 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 10 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 1,300 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | 1,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Airbag front message
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, suddenly there was a loud sound and vibration coming from the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that sections of the panoramic roof had separated and dislodged from the vehicle…
Fuel line leak: the temperature in s. Florida hit a low of 45 degrees tonight on 1 dec 2020, first noting the issue described. Upon return home from an 8 mile total trip to the store, my daughters exited the vehicle and noted a strong gasoline odor. Upon investigation myself, i found gasoline…
I had an accident and rearendead another ca. However my airbags didn't deployed.
The panoramic sunroof exploded outward. I was driving at highway speed. This is the second time that this has happened on this vehicle
Other Mercedes-Benz GLC years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLC model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.