2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: this vehicle is being sold with all-season tires and no spare tire or flat tire inflator kit. we experienced a flat tire and were stranded for several hours with now way to change our flat tire. mercedes offers mbrace emergency service, but this took long to respond. this vehicle should come with.
7
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
OTHER
2 complaints- • THIS VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD WITH ALL-SEASON TIRES AND NO SPARE TIRE OR FLAT TIRE INFLATOR KIT. WE EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE AND WERE STRANDED FOR SEVERAL HOURS WITH NOW WAY TO CHANGE OUR FLAT TIRE. MERCEDES OFFERS MBRACE EMERGENCY SERVICE, BUT THIS TOOK LONG TO RESPOND. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD COME WITH
- • Panoramic Sunroof exploded while driving out of the blue. No other cars in front of me or near me. Nothing hit it.
“THIS VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD WITH ALL-SEASON TIRES AND NO SPARE TIRE OR FLAT TIRE INFLATOR KIT. WE EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE AND WERE STRANDED FOR SEVERAL HOURS WITH NOW WAY TO CHANGE OUR FLAT TIRE. MERCEDES OFFERS MBRACE EMERGENCY SERVICE, BUT THIS TOOK LONG TO RESPOND. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD COME WITH”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
2 complaints- • Panoramic Sunroof exploded while driving out of the blue. No other cars in front of me or near me. Nothing hit it.
- • In May 2023 a black plastic portion of the roof blew off the car. The plastic part that blew off was around the sunroof. There was no wind or blow to the car or anything like that; there was no prior warning or error message; there were no symptoms in advance. The part simply blew off the vehicle. T
“Panoramic Sunroof exploded while driving out of the blue. No other cars in front of me or near me. Nothing hit it.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
2 complaints- • Hi, Improper gear shifting. Vehicle engine light comes on with Error Code P073E, "reverse gear cannot be engaged" Vehicle would shift gear back into neutral position when put to Drive. When vehicle is able to be put in gear Reverse or Drive, a loud noise and shaking would occur. When driven, vehicle
- • On May 14, 2023, with a little over 44,000 well-kept miles and under normal driving conditions, my 2018 GLC43 AMG blew smoke out the rear and soon after presented pooling oil under the transmission/engine area. Upon inspection by a reputable transmission repair specialist, AAMCO in Los Angeles, it w
“Hi, Improper gear shifting. Vehicle engine light comes on with Error Code P073E, "reverse gear cannot be engaged" Vehicle would shift gear back into neutral position when put to Drive. When vehicle is able to be put in gear Reverse or Drive, a loud noise and shaking would occur. When driven, vehicle”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
1 complaints- • I was involved in a minor collision with a deer. I was driving alone and the deer hit my front passenger side. The airbags deployed. The knee bag completely destroyed the flesh on my entire right shin. It is one giant open wound that will take months to heal. I am short so I sit close to the dash
“I was involved in a minor collision with a deer. I was driving alone and the deer hit my front passenger side. The airbags deployed. The knee bag completely destroyed the flesh on my entire right shin. It is one giant open wound that will take months to heal. I am short so I sit close to the dash”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐OTHER: THIS VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD WITH ALL-SEASON TIRES AND NO SPARE TIRE OR FLAT TIRE INFLATOR KIT. WE EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE AND WERE STRANDED FOR SEVERAL HOURS WITH NOW WAY TO CHANGE OUR FLAT TIRE. MERCEDES OFFERS MBRACE EMERGENCY SERVICE, BUT THIS TOOK LONG TO RESPOND. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD COME WITH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: Panoramic Sunroof exploded while driving out of the blue. No other cars in front of me or near me. Nothing hit it.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: Hi, Improper gear shifting. Vehicle engine light comes on with Error Code P073E, "reverse gear cannot be engaged" Vehicle would shift gear back into neutral position when put to Drive. When vehicle is able to be put in gear Reverse or Drive, a loud noise and shaking would occur. When driven, vehicle
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: I was involved in a minor collision with a deer. I was driving alone and the deer hit my front passenger side. The airbags deployed. The knee bag completely destroyed the flesh on my entire right shin. It is one giant open wound that will take months to heal. I am short so I sit close to the dash
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 2018 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 80
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