2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 7% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“1. The rear hatch has opened while the car was left unattended. 2. If the hatch opens it could possibly cause a safety issue: a.By opening while driving. This has not happened and I do not know if Mercedes has a safety lock to ensure this could not happen. b.Open while parked and unattended. The vehicle would be unsecured with items being subjected to being stolen. c.Open while parked at the store, mall, etc. A stranger could get in the rear of the vehicle, close the hatch and wait for me to return causing a dangerous situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11530442, filed 2023-07“The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and the contact and his wife were removing groceries from the rear of the vehicle, the tailgate was independently lifted due to the design of the keyless entry feature. The contact and his wife continued to remove items from the rear of the vehicle and the tailgate sensor became enabled, and the tailgate closed inadvertently, striking the contact's wife on the head. The contact's wife sustained a knot on the head that remained for a week. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11580776, filed 2024-04, 1,000 miles“Hatch closes or opens when bumper cover is depressed accidentally causing injuries by smashing on top of head and crushing hands. Contact us for a video recording of an event.”
NHTSA complaint #11540517, filed 2023-08“1. Rear Hatch hands free system - closes unexpectedly while loading or unloading car without using feet to trigger system. Hatch will close down and trap driver in the rear, causing bruising on driver and requiring assistance to push hatch back up. Has been into dealer multiple times since this is HUGE risk to animals or small children exiting out of the rear. Dealer finally disabled hands free system. 2. Lane change assist/blind spot warning - Auto believes there's a vehicle in the lane to either side and will stop car from changing lanes, when actually there isn't a vehicle there. …”
NHTSA complaint #11653863, filed 2025-04Related recalls
- 25V379000Jun 6, 2025Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, 2024-2025 AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, 2025 GLC 350E 4MATIC, and AMG GLC 63 S E…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2023–2025, GLC 300 4MATIC 2023–2025, AMG GLC43 2024–2025 +2 more
- 24V520000Jul 8, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. Certain dashboard area bolts may have been insufficiently tightened…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2023
Related service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036511Aug 24, 2026Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11034536Jul 1, 2026Complaint General information on the operation of the PRE-SAFE® Impulse system: The PRE-SAFE® Side Impulse system is a preventive, i.e. pre-collision occupant protection system…
- 11033050May 22, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11031256Apr 2, 2026Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11030295Mar 26, 2026Complaint The "easy entry and exit feature" function deactivates itself after a brief period. (see attachment) Cause The cause is currently being investigated. Remedy Update the…
- 11029083Feb 25, 2026Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11021152Jul 31, 2025Complaint Fuel filler flap/socket flap sticks, cannot be opened Cause Under analysis. Remedy Create TIPS case with fault description and videos of the flap sticking. Send the…
- 11018703May 29, 2025Complaint Load compartment cover generates a creaking noise during driving when pulled out to covering position. Cause Aluminum cassette scrapes on the inside of the end cap. The…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
30 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology