2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (39% of all complaints), specifically: see attached document for complaint..

8 crash reports 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

11 complaints

39%

• See attached document for complaint.
• See attached document for complaint.
• The instrument cluster panel blacked out when I started driving. Tried to turn off and on, but didn't come back on.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“See attached document for complaint.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

4 complaints

14%

• See attached document for complaint.
• The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake assist suddenly activated and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop, causing the seat belt to immedia
• The brakes did not function at all. Upon trying to brake, the brake pedal was hard and the car would not stop. The car went into s storefront where the cashier is located and could have resulted in serious injury or death to anyone waiting to pay at the store. The forward collision alarm did not

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“See attached document for complaint.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

3 complaints

11%

• I am writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction and serious concerns regarding both my 2024 and 2025 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, purchased/leased through your dealership. I am now facing an unacceptable situation that not only violates my consumer rights but has repeatedly placed my personal sa
• In July 2023, I entered into a lease agreement for a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC SUV (VIN: [XXX]). From the outset, the vehicle suffered from recurring mechanical failures. It required service visits on August 10, 2023; March 25, 2024; July 26, 2024; September 20, 2024; and October 7, 2024. Th
• The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 5 to 10 MPH attempting to park the vehilce lunged forward traveling 20 feet and crashed into the house. The air bags deployed. No warning lights were illuminated , There was no injuries or f

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I am writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction and serious concerns regarding both my 2024 and 2025 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, purchased/leased through your dealership. I am now facing an unacceptable situation that not only violates my consumer rights but has repeatedly placed my personal sa”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

• The driver’s seat automatically adjusted while the vehicle was in drive, causing me to lose the ability to reach the pedals and almost resulting in a collision. While driving my 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC with my children in the car, I stopped at a stop sign when the driver’s seat suddenly b
• The entire main console display AND the digital instrument cluster screen have completely frozen. Additionally, the gas gauge for how much fuel is in the vehicle is nowhere to be found. Temperature touch controls (no physical option), volume, car settings (which can adjust safety features, multime

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The driver’s seat automatically adjusted while the vehicle was in drive, causing me to lose the ability to reach the pedals and almost resulting in a collision. While driving my 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC with my children in the car, I stopped at a stop sign when the driver’s seat suddenly b”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

2 complaints

• The driver’s seat automatically adjusted while the vehicle was in drive, causing me to lose the ability to reach the pedals and almost resulting in a collision. While driving my 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC with my children in the car, I stopped at a stop sign when the driver’s seat suddenly b
• When I entered my vehicle after it was washed at the Mercedes-Benz service location, I pressed Memory 1 button and the seat returned to my normal position. Without any further input, I started the engine, and the driver's seat automatically moved backward by itself. When I readjusted the seat and sh

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 28 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: See attached document for complaint.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: See attached document for complaint.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I am writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction and serious concerns regarding both my 2024 and 2025 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, purchased/leased through your dealership. I am now facing an unacceptable situation that not only violates my consumer rights but has repeatedly placed my personal sa
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The driver’s seat automatically adjusted while the vehicle was in drive, causing me to lose the ability to reach the pedals and almost resulting in a collision. While driving my 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC with my children in the car, I stopped at a stop sign when the driver’s seat suddenly b
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)