BestCarRank
Mercedes-Benz

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz glc43. while driving, the contact noticed a squeaky noise around the dashboard area while driving over bumps in the road. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of rockville centre (650 sunrise hwy, rockville cen.

6

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

2 complaints
33%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC43. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SQUEAKY NOISE AROUND THE DASHBOARD AREA WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE (650 SUNRISE HWY, ROCKVILLE CEN
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC43. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SQUEAKY NOISE AROUND THE DASHBOARD AREA WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE (650 SUNRISE HWY, ROCKVILLE CEN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints
17%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC43. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SQUEAKY NOISE AROUND THE DASHBOARD AREA WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE (650 SUNRISE HWY, ROCKVILLE CEN
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC43. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SQUEAKY NOISE AROUND THE DASHBOARD AREA WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE (650 SUNRISE HWY, ROCKVILLE CEN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints
17%
  • • THE LANE KEEPING ASSIST AND/OR LANE BRAKING ASSIST WILL VIOLENTLY MOVE THE VEHICLE UNASSISTED BY DRIVER ONTO ACCESS ROADS THE DRIVER EXPECTS THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN ITS POSITION OF THE HIGHWAY AND NOT TO VIOLENTLY TURN ONTO ACCESS ROADS.. IT IS PARTICULARLY UNSAFE ON 75 AND 85 MPH SPEED LIMIT HIGH
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE LANE KEEPING ASSIST AND/OR LANE BRAKING ASSIST WILL VIOLENTLY MOVE THE VEHICLE UNASSISTED BY DRIVER ONTO ACCESS ROADS THE DRIVER EXPECTS THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN ITS POSITION OF THE HIGHWAY AND NOT TO VIOLENTLY TURN ONTO ACCESS ROADS.. IT IS PARTICULARLY UNSAFE ON 75 AND 85 MPH SPEED LIMIT HIGH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

1 complaints
17%
  • • THE LANE KEEPING ASSIST AND/OR LANE BRAKING ASSIST WILL VIOLENTLY MOVE THE VEHICLE UNASSISTED BY DRIVER ONTO ACCESS ROADS THE DRIVER EXPECTS THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN ITS POSITION OF THE HIGHWAY AND NOT TO VIOLENTLY TURN ONTO ACCESS ROADS.. IT IS PARTICULARLY UNSAFE ON 75 AND 85 MPH SPEED LIMIT HIGH
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE LANE KEEPING ASSIST AND/OR LANE BRAKING ASSIST WILL VIOLENTLY MOVE THE VEHICLE UNASSISTED BY DRIVER ONTO ACCESS ROADS THE DRIVER EXPECTS THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN ITS POSITION OF THE HIGHWAY AND NOT TO VIOLENTLY TURN ONTO ACCESS ROADS.. IT IS PARTICULARLY UNSAFE ON 75 AND 85 MPH SPEED LIMIT HIGH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
17%
  • • Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG. The contact stated that while reviewing a Carfax report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 74,000 and at the time of registrati
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG. The contact stated that while reviewing a Carfax report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 74,000 and at the time of registrati”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
$500
STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    OTHER: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC43. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SQUEAKY NOISE AROUND THE DASHBOARD AREA WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE (650 SUNRISE HWY, ROCKVILLE CEN

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BODY/STRUCTURE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC43. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SQUEAKY NOISE AROUND THE DASHBOARD AREA WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE (650 SUNRISE HWY, ROCKVILLE CEN

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    STEERING: THE LANE KEEPING ASSIST AND/OR LANE BRAKING ASSIST WILL VIOLENTLY MOVE THE VEHICLE UNASSISTED BY DRIVER ONTO ACCESS ROADS THE DRIVER EXPECTS THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN ITS POSITION OF THE HIGHWAY AND NOT TO VIOLENTLY TURN ONTO ACCESS ROADS.. IT IS PARTICULARLY UNSAFE ON 75 AND 85 MPH SPEED LIMIT HIGH

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: THE LANE KEEPING ASSIST AND/OR LANE BRAKING ASSIST WILL VIOLENTLY MOVE THE VEHICLE UNASSISTED BY DRIVER ONTO ACCESS ROADS THE DRIVER EXPECTS THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN ITS POSITION OF THE HIGHWAY AND NOT TO VIOLENTLY TURN ONTO ACCESS ROADS.. IT IS PARTICULARLY UNSAFE ON 75 AND 85 MPH SPEED LIMIT HIGH

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 — Year Comparison

How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2020
9Excellent Reliability
2019
12Excellent Reliability
2018
7Excellent Reliability
2017
6Excellent Reliability
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

Check a Specific VIN

See recalls for YOUR 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43

Compare With

2017 Acura ILX24 complaints2017 Acura MDX365 complaints2017 Acura MDX SPORT HYBRID13 complaints2017 Acura NSX9 complaints