2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“Windshield wipers stutter on windshield and malfunction. This jittering across the windshield impairs visibility. Windshield is not kept clear, even with new blades. Windshield cleaners also plug up continually making washing the windshield while driving in areas which create visibility problems due to dust, bugs, etc....impossible -- even if cleaner fluid tank is full. The entire system is an issue. Mercedes knows this is a problem. The SUV has been in for repair 4 times since purchasing last october. …”

“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that on several occasions while opening the sunroof, the contact heard an abnormal grinding sound. Additionally, the contact stated that the sunroof failed to close as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the sunroof rails needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.”

“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the first panel of the panoramic sunroof went off track and failed to close as intended. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the panoramic sunroof glass was pushed down firmly, and the sunroof closed. The contact attempted to open the sunroof, but the sunroof failed to operate as intended; however, the contact heard a motorized sound coming from the sunroof. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated while activating the front windshield wipers, the wiper blades started scratching the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the front windshield was replaced. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times before the failure was corrected. On another occasion while entering the front driver side door, the contact became aware that the extended bar in the seat had protruded through the seat cover. …”

“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front roof panel between the windshield and sunroof detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V715000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. Warranty on the car has expired and was told consumer would have to pay for it. …”