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2017 Mercedes-benz Glc-class
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
115 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 14, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Engine problems dominate (35% of complaints, typically reported near 67k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
NHTSA crash-tested this model year but didn’t publish an overall star rating for it.
2 open NHTSA defect investigations on file for this model year, separate from the recalls above.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2017 Mercedes-benz Glc-class, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Fuel system (17) · Electrical system (17) · Airbags (13) · Visibility & wipers (10)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Engine
35%40 complaints · typically near 67k mi · 5 in the last 2 years
“Car stalled in traffic due to code P052E PCV regulator valve”
Fuel system
15%17 complaints · 3 in the last 2 years
“I smell gas in my car. There is a recall for the fuel parts on the 2019. I have a 2017 with the same issue.”
Electrical system
15%17 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“My vehicle goes into neutral while driving which poses a major risk.”
Airbags
11%13 complaints · 5 in the last 2 years
“No incident my vehicle has a front left malfunction service required light and issues with the passenger seatbelt not proper latching. Upon checking I notice my car ha…”
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.