2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,405miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,405 miles. 1 a fire, 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 was driving straight toward highway 287 at 65m speed, there was no snow no rain normal traffic no cars close to me, all the sudden esp indicator went off, accident collision prevention indicator went off on my dashboard and the vehicle speed went down to 30m, 20m and I was not able to bring the speed back, the vehicle stopped responding. …”
NHTSA complaint #10949829, filed 2017-02, 10 miles“Takata recall my 2017 mercedes GLC 300 SUV caught randomly on fire while driving 65 MPH on the freeway. I was able to pull on the side.then while on the phone describing the situation to the service guy; I saw the fire and smoke entered inside the vehicle and I got out after a little bit cause the car had no power to open doors or do anything! I think the problem was with electricity! I want the car no more! I will return it back!”
NHTSA complaint #10954561, filed 2017-02, 2,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162609Jun 13, 2019253 Hybrid - Vibration Felt From Engine When Reversing
- 10154015Jan 25, 2019Display message "Coolant temperature too high" appears in multifunction display
- 10158350Oct 25, 2017Display message "Coolant temperature too high" appears in multifunction display
- 10158330Oct 16, 2017Display message "Coolant temperature too high" appears in multifunction display
- 10158309Sep 25, 2017Engine fan runs continuously or temporarily at the highest level
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 23% |
| 2016 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC
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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