2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 23%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,742miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 23% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,742 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I purchased my car 2022 Merced-Benz GLC 300 from Park Place Motorscar in Arlington Texas on February 17, 2022, and have issues with the steering wheel shaking when I drive over bumps. I have raised the problem with the dealership service department and they have not fixed it after 3 attempts. This is a safety issue and I am very concerned.”
NHTSA complaint #11464158, filed 2022-05“I was driving home on a 4 Lane Expressway on a Saturday afternoon, it was mildly raining with the roads a little wet. I suddenly lost control of the car and could not control the steering wheel, the car ended up hydroplaning and I lost control it ping-ponged across four expressway lanes back-and-forth about 20 to 25 times with zero control of the steering wheel, barely missing the medians and other cars. It should have been a massive catastrophe. Cars around me you had to stop and swerve around me to avoid hitting me all while driving on the expressway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11696510, filed 2025-10“When driving at 40 to 60 MPH and hit shallow pot hole or bump in the road the front wheels violently shake and the steering wheel (electric steering) violently vibrates for 5 to 8 seconds. Dealer checked the vehicle and claims there is nothing wrong with it but did turn off the attention assist setting from sensitive setting claiming it was the cause. The issue still exists but not as violent. I'm concerned of loosing control of the car/my safety. FYI: never experienced this issue with my previous car (same car two years older ,2020 GLC 300).”
NHTSA complaint #11445381, filed 2021-12“Vehicle vibrates quite violently when hit some potholes. Steering wheel is the part that vibrates more but vibration is felt throughout the vehicle. It is more prevalent at highway between 55-65 mph speed. I also noticed that car shakes unusually and tilts to one side at times making it quite uncomfortable for driver. back tires make slipping noice on potholes and feels like car is going to be unstable momentarily . All these issues are putting driver and others at risk. I joined Facebook page of glc300 owners and almost everyone reported this kind of problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11480906, filed 2022-08“There is a significant steering vibration as the front wheel drops in a common pothole turning at speeds above 30 mph. There is a loss of control as if the wheel is skipping. It feels like the shock absorber continues to vibrate for a few seconds. I did mention this to Mercedes-Benz during the annual maintenance service but they did not do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #11573644, filed 2024-02Related 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…
- 11003212Jun 12, 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…
- 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…
- 10249495Jan 24, 2024Noises in the steering column area when steering. Under analysis. Check which area of the steering column the noises occur in. Do the noises tend to occur at the bottom in the…
- 10249482Jan 24, 2024The steering wheel generates grinding noises between the steering wheel and steering column switch module during steering maneuvers See example file in the attachments area…
- 10228807Dec 1, 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…
- 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…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
21 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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