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Mercedes-Benz GLC: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 12 model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLC on record, 2021 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine). 2024 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (3).
How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | 31 | 3 | ENGINE |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 40 | 3 | ENGINE |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0 | FUEL SYSTEM |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 | 0 | AIR BAGS |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Mercedes-Benz GLCQuestions
- Which Mercedes-Benz GLC year has the most complaints?
- Of 12 model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLC on record, 2021 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine).
- Which Mercedes-Benz GLC years have no complaints or recalls on record?
- 2026, 2025, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.