2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 4% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Traveling 60 MPH on interstate, when steering wheel jerked to the right and then left, brakes automatically activated, and seat belt tightened. Lasted for approximately 3 miles, then jerking stopped. Within another 30 miles happened 3 more times. Each time an alert appeared on display 'blind spot assist is deactivated, not operational'. Stopped and had car washed to remove any debris from sensors, but problem persisted. Happened again today, 5/2, at 45 MPH on public highway. Cruise control was not engaged when these instances occurred. Terrifying! I had to fight the wheel to keep control.”
NHTSA complaint #11323077, filed 2020-05, 26,000 miles“2017 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 Coupe 27,700 miles. I was driving on MD I-95 when the Power Steering Malfunction warning light came on and I lost power steering. I got off the next exit. Steering was very difficult especially when the car slowed. The Mercedes Benz dealer is replacing the electronic steering power control unit, power steering motor and steering rack. Cost $4910. Mercedes Benz has had GLC 300 recalls for Power Steering Malfunction but not for my model year.”
NHTSA complaint #11500662, filed 2023-01“The contact owned a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. While driving below 40 MPH, the vehicle veered to the left and crashed into a tree. The contact did not notice if there were any warning indicators illuminated before or after the crash. The air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was injured and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company; therefore, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11076218, filed 2018-03, 1,000 miles“The steering column has stopped moving up/down. I guess due to some latency build up (after having tried to adjust the steering a few times prior to the drive) caused the steering to move down (one time incident) while driving and caused momentary loss of steering control due to slippage and had to pull over to the shoulder of the freeway. While this was a one time incident it could become a safety issue...this seems to be a rampant issue (up/down movement getting jammed) on all MB vehicles and anything related to critical vehicular controls should be flagged as such.”
NHTSA complaint #11443455, filed 2021-12Related recalls
- 17V574000Sep 19, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2017 C43 AMG, one E300 4Matic sedan, one GLC300, and one E43 AMG 4Matic sedan. These vehicles have electrical…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2017, E300 2017, AMG E43 2017 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11037228Aug 28, 2026Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. OR Rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the…
- 11019747Jun 9, 2025Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function), noise (breakaway noise) when…
- 11000598May 8, 2024Complaint Noticeable vibrations at the steering wheel: • At speeds between 40mph and 75mph • On straight stretches of road and in long corners • With driver assistance systems…
- 10227142Nov 7, 2022Complaint 1. Vibrations noticeable at steering wheel when front axle is excited when driving at a speed between 65 km/h and 130 km/h over an obstacle. ⢠Driving over deeply…
- 10222462Sep 12, 2022Complaint Malfunction of the electric steering column adjustment. The adjustment application by the driver does not correspond to the adjustment direction of the steering column…
- 10222461Sep 12, 2022Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to…
- 10217157Jul 14, 2022Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to…
- 10214958Jun 13, 2022Complaint 1. Vibrations noticeable at steering wheel when front axle is excited when driving at a speed between 65 km/h and 130 km/h over an obstacle. ⢠Driving over deeply…
- 10213048Apr 29, 2022Complaint 1. Vibrations noticeable in steering wheel when front axle is excited while driving at a speed above 40 mph over an obstacle. ⢠Driving over deeply recessed manhole…
- 10181128Sep 16, 2020Cracking/Creaking Noises Coming From The Area Of The Mechanical Steering Column
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
37 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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