MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Mercedes-Benz GLC Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 94 total NHTSA owner complaints and 0 federal recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Best GLC Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All GLC Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 GLC | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 GLC | 7.9 / 10 | 30(5.5/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 GLC | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 GLC | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 GLC | 8.1 / 10 | 61(11.1/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 GLC | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 GLC | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 GLC | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 GLC | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 GLC | 9.5 / 10 | 1(0.2/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 GLC | 9.5 / 10 | 2(0.4/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 GLC | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |