2023 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 86 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 67 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
55% of complaints: electrical system — 30 distinct reports on file.
CRASH DEATHShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 W4. The contact stated that when his wife was parking the vehicle at approximately 5 MPH and when she depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240812
Sunday, June 25, when I was driving the car on the road, the engine shut off and the car stopped running. 3 warning lights show on screen: engine light; 48v Battery Service Required; 12v Battery service required.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230701
When starting the vehicle, all the lights and alarms have come on and vehicle is not drivable. This has happened 4 times. 3/4 times the vehicle has started after an hour or two. One time I have had to have it towed in.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230605
27% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.
18% of complaints: exterior lighting — 10 distinct reports on file.
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Sunday, June 25, when I was driving the car on the road, the engine shut off and the car stopped running. 3 warning lights show on screen: engine light; 48v Battery Service Required; 12v Battery service required.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230701
11% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 6 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Malfunction Indicator Light / No-Start
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.
Campaign 23V445000 — check if this car was fixed
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC300 vehicles. The front tow eye may be inadequately threaded to the crossmember and can detach during towing.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front crossmember, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Campaign 23V629000 — check if this car was fixed
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC300, 2024 GLE350, and GLE450 vehicles equipped with an M254 engine.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Campaign 23V878000 — check if this car was fixed
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, 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 28, 2024.
Campaign 23V880000 — check if this car was fixed
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S,...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
Campaign 24V115000 — check if this car was fixed
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. Certain dashboard area bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing improper air bag deployment or parts separation during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were August 23, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Campaign 24V520000 — check if this car was fixed
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The driver's and front passenger seat rail may have been incorrectly attached to the vehicle body.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the bolt connection and tighten the bolts between the driver and front passenger seat rail and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024.
Campaign 24V808000 — check if this car was fixed
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.
Campaign 25V255000 — check if this car was fixed
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, 2024-2025 AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, 2025 GLC 350E 4MATIC, and AMG GLC 63 S E vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the roof lining and C-pillar trim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Campaign 25V379000 — check if this car was fixed
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Campaign 25V365000 — check if this car was fixed
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Campaign 25V533000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (30 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V445000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V629000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V878000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V880000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V115000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V520000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V808000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V255000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V379000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V365000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V533000 (steering) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 have?
11 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.