10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,452 miles

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problem #21

Nov 092022

GLC300

  • miles
With a low milage car receiving a P052E positive crankcase ventilation regulator valve performance issue.

- Brookfield, CT, USA

problem #20

Oct 142022

GLC300 4-cyl

  • miles
My car has P052E code with a message of Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance. My car mileage is only 13,700 as of today. I think this is a cause of a deflective part and this should be a recall item. FYI, Wen I contact a Mercedes dealership and they asked me a cost of $2,500 to fix this issue. Thank you,

- Naperville, IL, USA

problem #19

Oct 102022

GLC300

  • 88,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, she detected white smoke coming from the tailpipes. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who placed a camera inside the engine and noticed that the piston had fractured and detached inside the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

- Vestavia Hills, AL, USA

problem #18

Sep 202022

GLC300

  • miles
engine light caused by Crankcase pressure sensor

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #17

Aug 202022

GLC300

  • miles
Catastrophic engine failure at 63,000 miles. Mechanic says its a known issue with this particular make and model of that year. Dealer says I need to replace the engine.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #16

Jul 122022

GLC300

  • miles
Getting error code P052e which has been a very common issue with these engines on Mercedes models. It does not affect driving but since it-€™s out of warranty, it will cost over $3,000 to repair. Mercedes knows this and included it on their extended warranty for Diesel engines, not gasoline.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #15

Jun 012022

GLC300

  • miles
I was suggest by dealer to replace crank case vent value as its blocked and quoted $300 for part and 1800 for labor cost as they need to remove whole engine and replace part. Issue is how can mercedes benz design such engine with 6-7 hrs of labor intensive work and 6 times higher labor cost than part cost. I was told this work is necessary for engine efficiency and to pass SMOG test. I feel design issue is related to car / passenger safety and environment hazard. Also it looks like a very common recurring issue with mercedes models based google search. Added to it local dealer didnt find a problem when my car is under warranty or within service packages. Warranty completed and came up with these problems.

- San Ramon, CA, USA

problem #14

May 032022

GLC300

  • miles
Was driving on the freeway car started to shake. Speed dropped from 73 to 40 I was thankfully able to merge off the freeway. I stoped to see if there was any visible damage. Everything look normal. Was able to make it home. Husband changed spark plugs and coils. Also bought another small part nothing fixed it. Took it to two different auto shops one being Mercedes. They both confirmed it's a blown engine at 47,000 miles. Unbelievable.

- Yucaipa , CA, USA

problem #13

Oct 152021

GLC300

  • miles
driving car and engine failed, #1 piston crack, turbo metal filings ruined it also, very expensive repair. both engine and turbo had to be replaced by mercedes benz service. many others are reporting this also, catastrophic failure at speed possible - not known if any fatalities associates with these engines (on both c300 and glc300 circa 2015 to ~2018)

- Vista, CA, USA

problem #12

Dec 212018

GLC300 4-cyl

  • miles
2017 Mercedes Benz glc 300. Consumer writes in regards to engine misfire, spark plugs and cylinders. The consumer stated the engine has been rebuilt twice but, the failure persisted. The check engine light was illuminated.

- Salado, TX, USA

problem #11

May 102021

GLC300

  • miles
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" Car is at Mercedes dealer for repair. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Yes, car lost acceleration on freeway and put other drivers at risk on the road. Lucky to get off freeway and pull over without any injuries. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Dealer provided feedback cracked piston, cylinder # 2. Reading on forums, others continue to have the same issue. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Inspected by Mercedes bens manufacturer. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" in retrospect, some slow acceleration delays 1-2 days prior, but not consistent.

- Tustin, CA, USA

problem #10

Feb 172021

GLC300

  • 60,000 miles
1. crankcase ventilation valve performance failed check engine light is on while driving 2. smells gas from under the hood. Heard it's common problems

- Quakertown, PA, USA

problem #9

Oct 282018

GLC300

  • 11,000 miles
Vehicle shut off on busy highway. Engine shut off. Electrical/ computer system malfuncitoned. Vehicle would not start back up again

- New York, NY, USA

problem #8

Nov 012017

GLC300

  • 6,500 miles
对不起我说中文, 我的英语不好 我这辆车有安全辅组问题 有一次突然发动机熄火然后静止了几秒 然后我又从新启动,还有发动机有噪音,我已经拿去4S店维修了4次 还是问题重复出现。我现在不想浪费时间去4S 点了 每次都要浪费我很久的时间。 manufacturer recall number2018030012 NHTSA recall number18V177 recall statusrecall incomplete

- Rosemead, CA, USA

problem #7

Mar 032018

GLC300

  • 9,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc300. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught fire. The failure was due to a manufacturer defect. There were no injuries. The fire department was contacted. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed. An unknown dealer location was contacted, but the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.

- Cypress, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 082017

GLC300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes Benz Glc300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called westminster Mercedes Benz dealer, located on 10391 westminster blvd, westminster, co 80020, where it was informed that the recall was pending and the remedy part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.

- Boulder, CO, USA

problem #5

Mar 012017

GLC300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Zt motors in fort walton beach, Florida was contacted about the recall twice and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Miramar Beach, FL, USA

problem #4

Jul 242017

GLC300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes Benz Glc300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failure. The contact contacted the merecedez Benz of florence dealer who informed the contact that the parts for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that parts were not available and the vehicle was safe to use. VIN tool confirms remedy not yet available.

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #3

Mar 022017

GLC300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc300. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17V114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in March of 2017. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 082017

GLC300 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was unable to provide a specific time frame for the parts to arrive for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted the contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 08/23/17

- Sherwood, OR, USA

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