Mercedes-Benz GLC300 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300
169 complaints (211% of segment average)
Main issue: STARTER MOTOR FAILURE IN "ECO START" MODE AT INTERSECTION. WAS IN AN INTERSECTION WHEN CAR STALLED AND THREW A CODE. STARTER MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED IN FULL. VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 1,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS 3 WEEKS OLD AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT.
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300
135 complaints (169% of segment average)
Main issue: THE ENGINE SUDDENLY WENT UP IN FLAMES WHILE DRIVING,MY WIFE SWITCHED OFF THE IGNITION AND GO OUT OF THE CAR. THERE WAS A BIG HOLE AND MERCEDES AUTHORIZED DEALER SIAD THIS IS A CATASTROPHIC EVENT. THIS CAR IS NEW PURCHASED ON OCTOBER 31ST 2016 MB SAYS THEY WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE AS IT IS IN WARRA