2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
The 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (3 complaints), Engine (3 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, suddenly there was a loud sound and vibration coming from the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that sections of the panoramic roof had separated and dislodged from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who indicated that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA recall campaign number 21V197000 (Structure) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.
FUEL LINE LEAK: THE TEMPERATURE IN S. FLORIDA HIT A LOW OF 45 DEGREES TONIGHT ON 1 DEC 2020, FIRST NOTING THE ISSUE DESCRIBED. UPON RETURN HOME FROM AN 8 MILE TOTAL TRIP TO THE STORE, MY DAUGHTERS EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. UPON INVESTIGATION MYSELF, I FOUND GASOLINE POOLING BEHIND THE ENGINE WHERE THE MAIN FUEL LINE CONNECTS TO A RUBBER HOSE. THE POOLING WAS ON THE REAR OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE COVER AS ALSO DESCRIBED BELOW. SIMILAR CASE FOUND ONLINE: HTTPS://WWW.BENZWORLD.ORG/THREADS/GASOLINE-LEAK.2936569/ "THERE IS A FUEL LEAK WHERE THE STEEL LINE FROM THE TANK CONNECTS TO A RUBBER HOSE NEAR THE FIREWALL. THERE IS APPARENTLY A REVISED FUEL LINE CONNECTOR AVAILABLE, NO RECALL AS YET. THIS JOINT IS APPARENTLY PART OF THE LOW-PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM (4 BAR), NOT THE HIGH-PRESSURE SIDE (200 BAR)."
I HAD AN ACCIDENT AND REARENDEAD ANOTHER CA. HOWEVER MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOYED.
THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD. I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THIS VEHICLE
Safety Rating for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI22 10-P-069925 — ENGINE
253 Hybrid - Vibration Felt From Engine When Reversing
SC-2019030023 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Update powertrain control unit (PTCU) software
LI82-85-P-069436 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
COMAND Online: Satellite Radio Preset Loss
LI82-85-P-069436 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
COMAND Online: Satellite Radio Preset Loss
LI5430P069143 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
253 with Audio 20: Time and date reset automatically and without obvious cause
LI82 85-P-068445 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Info-Call/S24H-Call/MB Contact: Change of language setting at customer request
LI35.31-P-066469 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Humming noises in drivetrain in area of rear axle when cornering
LI35.31-P-066469 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Humming noises in drivetrain in area of rear axle when cornering
LI82.60-P-067919 — EQUIPMENT
205/253 Audio 20 Head Unit slow function / inoperable
P-SC-2017080006 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Update fuel system control unit (FSCU) software
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 2 complaints
- 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 12 complaints
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC (current)
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 1 complaint
- 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 0 complaints
Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C300 — 4,886 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ E350 — 2,649 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — 1,515 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 — 1,236 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints