NHTSA Complaint #11695359 — 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11695359
Vehicle	2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 16, 2025
Date Filed	October 24, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

Car has experienced rough idling, sluggish to no acceleration, check engine light illuminates and no shifting of gears regardless of speed. It appears to be going into limp mode. This has occurred monthly for the last four months. After pulling over, the car is turned off, wait five seconds and then turn it back on the car operates like nothing has happened. Here is when it has happened: 1.In a drive-thru lane to get some food 2.Waiting in a left-hand turn land 3.Driving through a parking lot at 10 mph 4.Driving on a road at 45 mph The date below is the last occurrence.

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