2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 21 complaints for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 23% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The contact's wife owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with ignition failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but declined to buy back the vehicle and offered a two-year service plan for a free oil change per year.
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle started shaking and jerking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.