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Mercedes-Benz GLC repairs by problem area

Engine (7%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (19%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (15%)

Chart based on 27 repairs.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (5%)

< $100 (84%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 4dr SUV

turbocharged 255hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLC in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

2400 mi
Steering wheel was vibrating after going over uneven road. Dealer updated computer and it fixed the problem completely. It was NOT the vibration the wheel gives when lane wandering. 

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 4dr SUV

turbocharged 255hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLC in Maryland, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

30000 mi
Reinstall release latch for rear seat 

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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 4dr SUV

turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz GLC in California, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
May 2020

4000 mi
Air conditioning not cold. Shop found a misinstalled seal in the A/C line. Replaced and recharged 
May 2021

7000 mi
Air conditioning not cold in Los Angeles 100 degree weather. Dealer said they “rebooted” the system. It did nothing to help. I bought an electric temperature gauge and it showed A/C blowing 60 degree air. Dealer needed a second visit to repair Second visit for May, for same problem, weak air conditioning. Dealer kept car 3 days, unclear what they did, but system now consistently delivers cold air in hot weather. 
Jun 2021

8000 mi
Check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed failure of the pump that forces gas tank scavenging into charcoal filter. Pump was replaced. 

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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 4dr SUV

turbocharged 362hp 3.0L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLC in California, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

1373 mi
This car has what Mercedes calls Air Body Control which along with variable dampening, can alter the ride height of the car. This system was malfunctioning and entire parts had to be replaced. 
Mercedes-Benz GLC in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

15000 mi
Replaced battery after they determined it was the reason the engine idle at stops wasn’t working. 

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 4dr SUV

turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz GLC in California, United States
- May 2017
May 2017

650 mi
Dashboard defroster vent trim was misaligned. 

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 4dr SUV

turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLC in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021

37200 mi

C $800
New pads and rotors Indicator message that battery was failing, battery replaced New Battery 
Mercedes-Benz GLC in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2017 - Jul 2018
Jan 2018

5000 mi
AC port of center console (for charging portable devices) was non-functional. 
Mercedes-Benz GLC in Illinois, United States
Dec 2016 - Jul 2020
Jan 2017

2000 mi
Rattle in tailgate when going over bumps. Turned out to be an unsecured wiring connector hitting against tailgate. Connector was properly secured and problem was solved. 
Mercedes-Benz GLC in Maryland, United States
Jan 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2017

12000 mi
Car would not start, displayed message of airbag sensor failure. Dealer checked and could not duplicate event, during routine maintenance visit. (Car was able to restart after 1 hour left sitting, and it has not happened again.) 
Dec 2021

42000 mi

US $700
Replaced tires at independent shop which said it could not align right rear. Took Mercedes to dealer fr routine maintenance and asked them to check rear alignment. Spent about $700 to replace rear suspension parts and repair unsuccessful, car was still not aligned, though it ran fine. Dealer stated they would have to replace entire rear subframe (?) at cost of $3K. Car is safe, rear tire wear might be uneven, makes odd noise at times like snow tire. Unknown cause of problem, unsatisfied with resolution. 
Mercedes-Benz GLC in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2017 - Jul 2020
Dec 2017

27000 mi
Recall to fix possible problem with right front seat belt firing mechanism. 
Feb 2018

35000 mi
Had a noise that sounded like dry leaves in the heater fan on the passenger's side. MB dealer replace fan under warranty. 
Jun 2018

50000 mi
Rattle in right rear trunk area. Dealer diagnosed it as a speaker that had come loose. They had to order a part. A couple of weeks later I got it installed. No problem since. 
Mercedes-Benz GLC in Colorado, United States
Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017

2000 mi
Hatch opening randomly on its own. 
Aug 2017

7000 mi

US $115
Stone lodged in brake pad. 
Mar 2018

9000 mi
Trunk floor lock not working. 

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 4dr SUV

turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLC in Michigan, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

7000 mi
Squeaked when backing up. All 4 pads replaced 
Nov 2021

47000 mi
emission valve. It got blocked up with oil or carbon??? 
Mercedes-Benz GLC in Illinois, United States
- Mar 2017
Jan 2017

6800 mi
Brake squealing when reversing at slow speed. Dealer complied with service bulletin and replaced pads and used a different grease per Mercedes-Benz. 
Mar 2017

8000 mi
Brake squeal during reverse continued after last repair. Mercedes-Benz issued a 2nd service bulletin and we were told they used a different type of brake pad for the replacement this time. 
Mercedes-Benz GLC in California, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016

4000 mi
Defective internal gasket caused drop in AFT pressure resulting in non-shifting and limp mode. Transmission completely rebuilt by German MB factory tech at local dealer. Now two years later, has ATF leaks and will go back into the shop soon. 

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