2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.
- Complaints
- 60
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 60 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
23% · 14 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Driving on uneven surfaces the steering wheel start shaking and vibrating including the car body.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-06
Fuel/propulsion system
22% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The vehicle has experienced two separate incidents of significant loss of power/acceleration.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-01
My 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (17,700 total miles) suffered a catastrophic structural engine block failure and an explosive loss of propulsion while driving at highway speeds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-08
Also filed under Engine
Electrical system
18% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving out of a parking lot at 5-10 MPH and making a left turn, the windshield wipers and the rearview camera engaged independently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-13
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Engine
17% · 10 reportsFuel system, gasoline
13% · 8 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-09-29Fuel system, gasoline23V445000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
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2024-02-23Exterior lighting24V070000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V445000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 24V070000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ
- Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.