2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class reliability
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class over 10 years — 10 per year. That is more complaints per year than most GLC-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (40 of 115), then Electrical system (17) and Fuel and propulsion system (15). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
The 2016 GLC-Class has 139 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2018 has 99 complaints, 9 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (115 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"I smell gas in my car. There is a recall for the fuel parts on the 2019. I have a 2017 with the same issue."
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"The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "Driver’s Air Bag Malfunction - Service Required" and "Collision Prevention Assist Unavailable" were…"
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"The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while parked and attempting to release the seat belt, the seat belt remained latched. The contact stated that after the third attempt, the seat belt…"
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"The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the first panel of the panoramic sunroof went off track and failed to close as intended. The contact stated that…"
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"Airbag front message"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
For 2017 GLC300 vehicles, NHTSA campaign 18V-683 covers certain 2016-2018 GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic vehicles (with GLC350e, GLC43, and GLC63 variants): rear seat-belt latch plates may be difficult to fasten; dealers install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling. Campaign 21V-197 covers certain 2016-2020 GLC300 vehicles among many other Mercedes models for front-panel adhesive that may deteriorate; dealers reinstall the panel with approved materials. Confirm open campaigns by VIN under trim strings such as GLC300.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class reliable?
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class over 10 years — 10 per year. That is more complaints per year than most GLC-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (40 of 115), then Electrical system (17) and Fuel and propulsion system (15). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 GLC-Class has 139 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2018 has 99 complaints, 9 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
Owners have filed 115 complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class with NHTSA.
What oil does a Mercedes-Benz GLC take?
5W-30 full synthetic meeting Mercedes-Benz approvals is common for US GLC300 fills on X253 and X254 — confirm the engine sticker and MB sheet.
What does NHTSA campaign 18V-683 cover on early GLC300?
Certain 2016-2018 GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic vehicles (with GLC350e, GLC43, and GLC63 variants): rear seat-belt latch plates may be difficult to fasten; dealers install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling.
When did the X254 GLC generation start in the US?
Model year 2023 on this site (after X253 2016-2022).