Mercedes-Benz GLC300
2016–2017 only
2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 models have 282 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 16 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 40,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016–2017 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mercedes-Benz GLC300 report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2016–2017 only
Median onset: 40,000 miles.
Median onset: 29,750 miles. 10.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 6,500 miles. 3.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.
Median onset: 50,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 29,000 miles.
Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.
Median onset: 35,300 miles.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
Typical repair: $180–$500 nationally.
Median onset: 56,000 miles. 40.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016–2017 model years. See the full Mercedes-Benz GLC300 report for every year and full specs/safety data.