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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

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

Complaints
2about this part
Share
15%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
31,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,500 miles.

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.

“We were driving down the freeway, traveling approximately 65 MPH in oakland, ca. The weather was clear - no rain and approximately 60 degrees. All of a sudden, there was a loud noise like a gunshot and our panaramic sunroof shattered. At the time, we had a cargo box on top of the car (on a frame that was not touching the sunroof) so it is unlikely any projectile could have hit the car. The cargo box was still affixed to the car and secure after the incident. It was not an extreme temperature, nor was there any extreme weather (rain, snow, hail) at the time. There were no underpasses nearby. …”

NHTSA complaint #10949946, filed 2017-02, 1,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, suddenly there was a loud sound and vibration coming from the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that sections of the panoramic roof had separated and dislodged from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who indicated that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA recall campaign number 21V197000 (Structure) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11417939, filed 2021-05, 62,000 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017215%

Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC

Air bags
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Transmission 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology