Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class years to avoid
Every Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class model year on file (2016-2023), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2023
Worst year on file
85.4
Severity index
Electrical System
Most-reported system
2017
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 85.4 High | 65 | Electrical System |
| 2 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 81.5 High | 68 | Electrical System |
| 3 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 72.2 Medium | 62 | Steering |
| 4 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 67.3 Medium | 139 | Engine |
| 5 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 65.0 Medium | 80 | Engine |
| 6 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 59.8 Medium | 99 | Engine |
| 7 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 57.2 Medium | 115 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 139 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 67.3 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2017 | 115 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 57.2 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2018 | 99 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 59.8 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2019 | 68 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 81.5 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020 | 80 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 65.0 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2022 | 62 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 72.2 Medium | STEERING |
| 2023 | 65 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 85.4 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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.