2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC problems and complaints
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC. The most-reported areas: Engine (8), Power Train (7), Electrical System (7).
Key takeaways
- 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 26% |
| Power Train | 7 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 23% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 13% |
| Structure | 3 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 10% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 6% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 3% |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-08-26
2. Service Department Misconduct —XXX Appointment On XXX, I brought my vehicle to the dealership’s service department for a pre-scheduled and confirmed appointment regarding a safety-related warning involving the emergency brake system. Despite having provided a full description of the issue at the time of booking, I w...
Unknown Or Other,lane Departure,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-07-18
The vehicle presented multiple warnings/errors before shutting down on the street in traffic on June 23, 2026. Warnings such as Collision Detected, Blind Spot Assist and Exit Warning Inoperative, PRE-SAFE Inoperative, System Failure Detected, Service Required Do Not Shift Gear, along with various lights on the dashboa...
Structure - filed 2026-07-08
The rear lift gate closes unexpectedly when standing behind the vehicle and loading or unloading the cargo area. The keyless soft close activates even though there is no foot movement, or when there is minimal movement. This happens without warning. On several occasions this has happened to me, and also to my wife. It ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.