Last updated: 2026-03-04

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GoodReliability score: 72 out of 100, rated Good
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Reliability Score & Common Problems

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC scores 72/100 ("Good"). With 7 recalls and 20 owner complaints, reliability is acceptable but not class-leading.

Recalls

7

Complaints

20

Complaint Rate

3.1

per 10k sold

Below avg

Est. Annual Cost

$807

Major Repair Risk

N/A

NHTSA Rating

N/A

Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity35%
74/100 (Good)

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs30%
70/100 (Good)

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact20%
63/100 (Good)

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity15%
82/100 (Excellent)

Breadth of reported problem categories

Consider

Acceptable reliability — worth considering with a pre-purchase inspection.

Top Issues

POWER TRAIN (6)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4)FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3)

7 recalls on record

Should You Buy the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC?

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC scores 72/100 ("Good"), placing it in acceptable but not class-leading territory.

With 20 owner complaints, some reported issues may need attention, but we don't yet see evidence of a single dominant failure mode.

A pre-purchase inspection is recommended for used examples, with particular attention to power train (6). An extended warranty may provide additional peace of mind.

Compared to the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC. See also the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC for an earlier comparison.

Pros

  • Acceptable reliability score
  • Below-average complaint rate for SUV
  • Only 20 complaints reported

Cons

  • Above-average recall count
  • POWER TRAIN: Transmission malfunctions and power loss (6 complaints)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Check engine light and battery-related warnings (4 complaints)

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Common Problem Categories

Safety

  • 7 manufacturer recalls issued

Other

  • POWER TRAIN (6)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4)
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3)
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING (2)
  • ENGINE (1)
  • SEAT BELTS (1)
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1)
  • AIR BAGS (1)
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER (1)
  • SERVICE BRAKES (1)
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION (1)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

7

recalls on record

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC has 7 recalls on record, which is above average. A higher recall count can indicate multiple component concerns. However, recalls also demonstrate that the manufacturer is actively addressing known issues. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

3.1

per 10k sold

Segment avg: 8.2

LowAvgHigh
Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

1

Fires

0

Injuries

2

Deaths

0

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Recall Details

7 recalls have been issued for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

25V5330002025-08-20

STEERING

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.

Consequence

A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

25V3790002025-06-06

STRUCTURE

Mercedes-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 vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. In certain crash scenarios, where the rear occupant's head contacts the C-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will modify the roof lining and C-pillar trim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

25V2550002025-05-12

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.

Consequence

An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC NHTSA Safety Ratings

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Rollover risk: 0.0%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (N/A)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (TBD)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, Roof)
View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Mercedes-Benz GLC Repair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$807

Repair Frequency

0.6

unscheduled repair visits per year

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

When Buying a Used 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing, based on the most common reported issues.

  • Check for persistent check engine light and battery warnings
  • Test for transmission downshifting or power loss during a test drive
  • Inspect forward collision avoidance system for unexpected auto-braking
  • Verify functionality of Attention Assist and other safety features
  • Examine exterior lighting for unusual shadows or malfunctions
  • Ensure rear hatch operates correctly without random closing

Check Any 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC's History Before You Buy

Reliability scores tell you what to expect from the 2024 GLC in general — but every car has its own story. Uncover past accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks, and service records for a specific Mercedes-Benz GLC with a free VIN lookup.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Common Problems by Component

20 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

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POWER TRAIN (6)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4)FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3)EXTERIOR LIGHTING (2)ENGINE (1)SEAT BELTS (1)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1)AIR BAGS (1)Other (3)

POWER TRAIN

6 complaints

Owners report recurring powertrain issues with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC, primarily involving transmission malfunctions and power loss. Complaints frequently mention sudden downshifting, unexpected deceleration, and a lack of acceleration responsiveness, with some incidents occurring at highway speeds. These issues are reported even at low mileages, such as 9,500 miles, and have persisted despite service visits. Safety implications include the risk of rear-end collisions due to abrupt speed changes and loss of vehicle control. Buyers should be aware that these problems have not been consistently resolved by service centers, and some owners have expressed significant safety concerns.

6 complaints total

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 complaints

Owners of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC frequently report issues with the vehicle's electrical system, particularly involving the check engine light and battery-related warnings. Common symptoms include the illumination of the check engine light, low-battery warnings, and various error messages, sometimes accompanied by a complete inability to start the vehicle. These issues often occur at low mileages, with some reports indicating problems as early as 1,100 to 2,174 miles. While no crashes or fires are mentioned, one owner expresses concern for family safety due to the vehicle's failure to start. Multiple owners have had their vehicles serviced multiple times, yet report that dealers have not provided a permanent fix for these electrical issues.

4 complaints total

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

3 complaints

Owners report multiple issues with the forward collision avoidance system in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC, particularly involving unexpected auto-braking. Complaints frequently mention the vehicle braking without obstruction, both while driving forward and reversing, with no warning lights or sounds. One owner indicates this issue has occurred since purchasing the vehicle in March 2024, while another notes problems beginning in June 2024. The auto-braking is described as random and can cause the vehicle to swerve, posing a safety risk. Affected owners also mention the problem persists despite service interventions, and one report includes an injury linked to the sudden braking. These issues may be particularly concerning for prospective buyers considering the vehicle's reliability in avoiding unintended braking incidents.

3 complaints total1 injury
EXTERIOR LIGHTING (2 complaints)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

Owners report issues with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC's exterior lighting, particularly involving the Attention Assist System and headlight design. The Attention Assist System randomly suspends, affecting safety features like blind spot and attention assist, with occurrences noted from under 350 miles. A separate complaint describes a shadow cast by the left front headlight at night, perceived as a moving object, which could potentially distract drivers. These issues arise early in the vehicle's life and may pose safety concerns, such as driver distraction or safety feature unreliability. Potential buyers should be aware of these specific lighting concerns and their implications for safety.

2 complaints total
ENGINE (1 complaints)

ENGINE

1 complaint
2024-01-14

Brand new 2024 GLC300 4MATIC with less than 750 miles. Check Engine light came on with no error message explanation. Brought it in to dealer for service - Found fault code POA7F00. Dealer followed LI54.10-P-077250. Cleared codes. Check engine light is still on with no resolution to problem at this time. Was told to ignore and keep driving. Driving with check engine light illuminated is a safety concern for me.

SEAT BELTS (1 complaints)

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint
2024-09-01

Passenger backseat seatbelt would not release under any circumstance. I tried turning the car off and on again. Checking settings on the screen and even releasing the seat a bit. Pushing the red button on the buckle did nothing. Pulling did nothing. Eventually had to cut the seatbelt to get the passenger out. And it is still stuck in the buckle.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint
2024-09-02

OUR SUV IS 6 WEEKS NEW AND WAS PURCHASED NEW AT THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP. REAR HATCH: WHEN STANDING BEHIND VEHICLE REAR DOOR HATCH CLOSES RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING OR BEEP. CLOSES VERY QUICKLY AND HITS HEAD VERY HARD. FEET ARE NOT NEAR THE BUMBER WHICH ELIMINATES THE REAR FOOT ACTION THAT CLOSES THE HATCH. WHEN THE HATCH HITS YOUR HEAD IT COULD KNOCK YOU OUT ESPECIALLY IF YOUR EDERLY OR A CHILD. ALSO IF YOU TRY AND STOP THE HATCH COSING ITS VERY STRONG AND TAKES A LOT OF STRENGTH. WHEN YOU USE THE REMOTE OR BUTTON IN CAR TO OPEN HATCH IT OPENS SO FAST AND BEEPS TO LATE TO ALERT DOOR IS OPENING. VERY DANGEROUS. THIS PROBLEM HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES AND IS RANDOM. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPEN WAS SUNDAY 9-1-24 WHILE LOADING GROCERIES AT COSTCO

AIR BAGS (1 complaints)

AIR BAGS

1 complaintSafety-related
2024-07-23Crash reported1 injury

The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes Benz GLC 300. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a wall, another vehicle, and two poles where it came to stop when crashing into the second pole. During the unintended acceleration, the contact depressed the brake pedal to control the vehicle however it failed to respond. No air bags deployed. The contact sustained chest, neck, and back injuries and an ambulance transported her to a hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic by the insurance company. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

VISIBILITY/WIPER (1 complaints)

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint
2024-06-30

I purchased the car brand new from my local dealership and 3 months after purchase my windshield cracked. I had the entire windshield replaced with an OEM windshield on 5/7/2024 and yesterday I got another chip/crack in my windshield. I have only had my car less than 8 months and already had 2 cracks/chips. I owned my previous Mercedes over 6years and never had an chip or crack. This has to be a defect in the windshield. My friend also just purchased a 2024 GLC 300 and it's only 3 months old and her windshield is also cracked. I look forward to hearing from you.

SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints)

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint
2023-11-11

After giving a pressure to the brakes, the car feels like the brakes are being slipped towards the end, so I have to hold the brakes hard at the end. I have tried different models of Mercedes such as E class but the brake of E class works exactly opposite from GLC 300. When I give a pressure to E class, first it will stop slowly and towards the end, it will stop more aggressively. When I drive GLC 300 on highway, I had to make several sudden stops because I couldn't estimate the brake range. I made several different people to drive my car, and they felt the same. I have reported to dealer right away, and they are saying it is normal. I even said E class brake system is away different from GLC 300 brake system and they are saying I cannot compare different class cars but have to compare same class cars. I think I have to compare GLC with different class of cars so that I could know the GLC has problem from manufacturing.

When Do 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Problems Start?

Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.

1,100–2,174 milesElectrical system failures
9,000–9,500 milesPower train issues

Best & Worst Mercedes-Benz GLC Years

Best Mercedes-Benz GLC Years to Buy

The best Mercedes-Benz GLC year is 2022 with a reliability score of 73/100, rated good. Other strong picks include 2024 (72/100) and 2021 (68/100).

Mercedes-Benz GLC Years to Avoid

No Mercedes-Benz GLC years are statistical outliers in our data — all years score consistently.

See full Mercedes-Benz GLC years-to-avoid analysis →

Mercedes-Benz GLC Reliability Score Trend

Mercedes-Benz GLC reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 68/100.

avg 68
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Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Mercedes-Benz GLC reliability scores by year
YearScoreRating
201865/100Good
201968/100Good
202064/100Good
202168/100Good
202273/100Good
202367/100Good
202472/100Good

Mercedes-Benz GLC Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
YearScorevs Prior YearRatingRecallsComplaints
202671/100 (predicted)Predicted23
2024(selected)72/100+5Good720
202367/100-6Good1157
202273/100+5Good251
202168/100+4Good955
202064/100-4Good36143
201968/100+3Good28119
201865/100Good1595

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC reliable?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC has a "Good" reliability rating with a score of 72/100. It is reasonably reliable with 7 recalls and 20 owner complaints, though some issues have been reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC include: POWER TRAIN (6 complaints), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4 complaints), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3 complaints), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (2 complaints), ENGINE (1 complaints). These issues were identified from owner complaints analyzed by Auto Reliability Index.
How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC have?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC has 7 recalls on record. Recalls are safety or compliance fixes issued by the manufacturer and repaired at no cost at authorized dealerships.
Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC expensive to maintain?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC has estimated annual repair costs of $807/year. With a reliability score of 72/100, some repairs may be needed, but overall ownership costs are manageable.

How We Calculate Reliability Scores

Auto Reliability Index scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using a weighted formula that combines multiple public data sources. Each factor is weighted based on its predictive value for real-world ownership experience.

Key Ranking Factors

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Complaint Severity

NHTSA owner complaints weighted by component category (e.g., powertrain, safety systems, electronics, cosmetic) — safety-critical issues carry more weight than cosmetic ones. Adjusted for sales volume so high-volume models aren't unfairly penalized.

2

Repair Costs

Independent reliability ratings based on repair frequency, average repair costs, and severity of typical repairs for each model.

3

Recall Impact

Number of NHTSA recalls weighted by severity. “Stop driving” and fire-risk recalls are penalized more heavily than minor software or labeling recalls.

4

Issue Diversity

Measures how many major vehicle systems (engine, transmission, electrical, braking, etc.) have recorded complaints. A vehicle with issues spread across many systems may indicate systemic quality issues.

Scores are grouped into four tiers:

  • 80–100: Excellent — Top-tier reliability, minimal issues
  • 60–79: Good — Reliable with some minor concerns
  • 40–59: Mixed — Notable issues, research before buying
  • 0–39: Risky — Significant problems, proceed with caution

Data is sourced from NHTSA recall records, owner complaint filings, and independent repair databases. Scores are recalculated as new data becomes available. While the weighting model is proprietary, all underlying data sources are public and traceable.

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