2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class reliability
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has 69 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most GLC-Class years here — under the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (19 of 69), then Engine (17) and Structure (7). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
The 2018 GLC-Class has 99 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2020 has 80 complaints, 9 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.
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 2019 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 (69 total)
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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Component Involved: Integrated Transmission Control Module (TCM) / Mechatronic Unit Active Diagnostic Code: P073E (Unable to Engage Reverse) Description of Event: While attempting to…"
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"The suspension has malfunctioned on a car with only 89,000 miles. Upon starting the car, the vehicle says to please wait while it is rising. However, when I drive it, a red alert says to stop driving because it's too…"
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"On April 16, 2026, within minutes of being released from a certified dealership, my 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 suffered a sudden and total loss of propulsion while traveling at high speed on the Belt Parkway (NY).…"
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"The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on the interstate, the sunroof suddenly shattered into pieces and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a dealer but…"
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"I have a MC Benz 300 GLC with $50,000 miles. I was having heating issues so took it to the dealership, which basically advised of the issue describer below, which would cost $14k to repair. Contaminated coolant in…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV RWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
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 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class reliable?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has 69 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most GLC-Class years here — under the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (19 of 69), then Engine (17) and Structure (7). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2018 GLC-Class has 99 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2020 has 80 complaints, 9 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.
Has the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
Owners have filed 69 complaints about the 2019 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).