2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLC 300 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC 300. That ranks 2nd out of 5 SLC 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 70 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC 300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 70 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC 300 recalls (1)
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Communication: auto crash notification; electrical system:software
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
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.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
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.
Two key safety system warnings are not detectible under normal driving conditions: 1) steering wheel shake if you drift out of lane is not felt driving under normal highway conditions. 2) audible alarm if you activate the turn signal with a car in your blind spot can not be heard over the noise of…
Other Mercedes-Benz SLC 300 years
← 2017 SLC 300 · 2019 SLC 300 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 SLC 300 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 SLC 300 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 SLC 300 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 SLC 300 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC 300?
Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC 300?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC 300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLC 300 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.