2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 2, 2019 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GLC years
Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC. That ranks 4th out of 4 GLC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Mercedes-Benz GLC
Mercedes-Benz_GLC_with_EQ_Technology in Stuttgart. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes1 · ~300 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes1100%300——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

A few weeks after i bought my vehicle the brakes started squeaking. I mentioned this to one of the service people and she suggested it might be a small stone. It continued to squeak and then it started screeching. People in the parking lot and at home asked me if i was really driving a…

Service Brakes · received Dec 2, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11286435

Other Mercedes-Benz GLC years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201810
2017 GLC130
2016 GLC80
2015 GLC20

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC?

Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.