Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class problems
115 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Refer to 2016 glc-300 complaints about screeching service brakes and copy/paste complaints here. 2017 model has the same screeching noises and car was purchased in august 2016. Going slowly in reverse or forward from cold start will cause loud screeching noises. My neighbors…
Bought car 3 days ago and brakes squeal upon backing out of garage and sometimes applying when stopping! Specifically asked salesman if Mercedes had problems with brakes making noise as we went through this with a vw toureg and was told no they do not have this problem.…
The steering column has stopped moving up/down. I guess due to some latency build up (after having tried to adjust the steering a few times prior to the drive) caused the steering to move down (one time incident) while driving and caused momentary loss of steering control due to…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-benz glc300. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17v627000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification in october of 2017. The dealer (euro motorcars…
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Common questions
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
On the NHTSA data, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 23 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 52,333 miles. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 52,333 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 115 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.