Mercedes-Benz Glc300 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Glc300 years to avoid are 2016, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2020 is the cleanest year on record.
305
Total complaints
16
Recall campaigns
2016–2020
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Glc300 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 170 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 135 |
Every Glc300 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017avoid | 135 | 12 | |
| 2016avoid | 170 | 12 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Glc300 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Glc300 years to avoid are 2016, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2020.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Glc300?
By complaint volume, 2020 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Glc300 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Glc300 have?
Across all model years, the Glc300 has 16 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 305 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.