MYRModel Year Report

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

◆ Worse than typical
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:49:08.070Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2018: 86 complaints 2018 2019: 46 complaints 2020: 67 complaints 2020 2021: 61 complaints 2022: 54 complaints 2022 2023: 55 complaints 2024: 21 complaints 2024 2025: 13 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2018: 86 complaints
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YearComplaints
201886
201946
202067
202161
202254
202355
202421
202513
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 31%

31% of complaints: engine — 27 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH 18 INCH RUN FLAT TIRES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180516

Vehicle is switching gears automatically from Drive to Neutral in the middle of the road, in the middle of driving, VERY dangerous situation. I cannot put in reverse sometimes it switches back to N. . It always switch his back to neutral.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230913

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Vehicle is switching gears automatically from Drive to Neutral in the middle of the road, in the middle of driving, VERY dangerous situation. I cannot put in reverse sometimes it switches back to N. . It always switch his back to neutral.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230913

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 8 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20171206 — air bags

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Campaign 17V627000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171208 — visibility

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, and GLC43 AMG vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding on the sun roof panels, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 17V715000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2018 — complaint volume: 86
R 20180425 — seat belts, structure

Mercedes Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG, 2016-2018 GLC300 4Matic, 2016-2018 GLC300, 2018 GLC63 AMG 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 18V177000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180523 — air bags

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 18V208000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181102 — exterior lighting

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLC300 4MATIC Coupe, GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, and GLC43 AMG 4MATIC vehicles equipped with LED headlights.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the color of the turn signal, replacing the LED module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 18V610000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181102 — seat belts, structure

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 4Matic vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 18V683000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190103 — air bags

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C43 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Cabriolet, C350e Plug-In Hybrid, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the audio head unit software, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120009.

Campaign 18V838000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210312 — communication, electrical system

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Campaign 21V058000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210331 — communication

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350,...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021.

Campaign 21V072000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210903 — structure

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020...

Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge.

Campaign 21V197000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20220708 — communication, electrical system

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022.

Campaign 22V365000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240322 — structure

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024.

Campaign 23V854000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V627000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V715000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V177000 (seat belts, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V208000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V610000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V683000 (seat belts, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V838000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V058000 (communication, electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V072000 (communication) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V197000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V365000 (communication, electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V854000 (structure) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2019 ● 2022 ● 2023

WORST YEARS

● 2020 ● 2021 ● 2023

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 have?

12 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.