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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 65 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
65
Crashes
4
Fires
5
Recalls
12
TSBs
237
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 65 complaints, 4 crashes, 5 fires, and 12 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

2 clocks one on console one on dash wont keep time

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

brakes screech on start-up in colder months

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

panoramic sunroof explosion

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

window opens on its own while driving cant close

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

13 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 48K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (13 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical13 (20%)
Other12 (18%)
Engine11 (17%)
Drivetrain5 (8%)
Communication3 (5%)
Fuel System3 (5%)
Structure:body3 (5%)
Airbags2 (3%)

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 48,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 48K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Communication Issues

Communication complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to communication-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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12
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (12 recalls)

18V838000Jan 2019

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C43 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Cabriolet, C350e Plug-In Hybrid, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 S AMG, 2018-2019 GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe, GLC300 4Matic, GLC350e Plug-In Hybrid, GLC43 AMG Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC63 S AMG Coupe, and GLC63 AMG vehicles equipped with Audio 20 head units and automatic child seat recognition. The status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly.

18V840000Jun 2019

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLC300 vehicles. An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit may fail, deactivating the power steering assist.

19V788000Mar 2020

SEAT BELTS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, G550 4MATIC, G63 AMG, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG 4MATIC, GT63 AMG four-door 4MATIC, and GT63S AMG four-door 4MATIC vehicles. Although correctly fastened, the front seat belts may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, which may cause the electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the pretensioner to be deactivated.

19V822000Dec 2019

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLC300 and GLC300 4MATIC vehicles. The electrical connection between the power steering electric motor and the control unit may fail, resulting in the loss of electric power steering assist.

19V914000Mar 2020

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLC 300 4MATIC coupe, AMG GLC 43 Coupe, AMG GLC 43, AMG GLC 63, GLC 300, GLC 350e 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, AMG GLC 63 Coupe, and AMG GLC 63 S Coupe vehicles. The passenger side sun visor may have incorrect air bag warning labels, written in a foreign language. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE21001ClosedOpened Jan 2021 · closed Oct 2021

Front Roof Panel Detachment

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

The worst model year for the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 65 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 12 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is related to the electrical, with 13 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 reliable?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has 65 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has 12 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 problems start?
Based on 10 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 48,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 13, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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