Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 138 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 72.5 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2017 | 115 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 53.9 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2018 | 98 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 59.2 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2019 | 67 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 113.4 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020 | 77 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 72.7 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2022 | 57 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 98.2 High | STEERING |
| 2023 | 64 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 125.0 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Across 7 model years, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class carries the highest severity index (125.0, driven by electrical system), while the 2017 is the cleanest at 53.9.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.