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Mercedes-benz GLC 300 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Mercedes-benz GLC 300: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

100Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
12Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
9Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V114000.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V627000.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V251000, 18V177000, 18V683000.

Visibility8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V715000.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V574000.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V197000, 23V854000.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V819000.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V114000Reported February 23, 2017 - 307,629 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 307,629 vehicles across all affected models.

17V251000Reported April 11, 2017 - 12,743 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 12,743 vehicles across all affected models.

17V574000Reported September 19, 2017 - 4 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 4 vehicles across all affected models.

17V627000Reported October 6, 2017 - 495,290 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 495,290 vehicles across all affected models.

17V715000Reported November 14, 2017 - 9,379 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 9,379 vehicles across all affected models.

17V819000Reported December 18, 2017 - 8,134 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 8,134 vehicles across all affected models.

18V177000Reported March 15, 2018 - 121,858 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 121,858 vehicles across all affected models.

18V683000Reported October 1, 2018 - 4,702 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,702 vehicles across all affected models.

21V058000Reported February 5, 2021 - 1,292,258 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,292,258 vehicles across all affected models.

21V072000Reported February 12, 2021 - 67 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 67 vehicles across all affected models.

21V197000Reported March 19, 2021 - 15,096 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 15,096 vehicles across all affected models.

23V854000Reported December 15, 2023 - 2,976 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,976 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21001Opened January 8, 2021 - Closed October 14, 2021

Front Roof Panel Detachment. Resulted in recall campaign 21V197000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201711
201811
20202
20218
202220
202315
202415
202512
20266
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.