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2020 Mercedes-benz Glc-class Coupe
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
75 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 14, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Engine problems dominate (32% of complaints, typically reported near 58k 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.
1 open NHTSA defect investigation 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 2020 Mercedes-benz Glc-class Coupe, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Backup camera & sensors (8) · Electrical system (8) · Transmission & drivetrain (6) · Lights (5)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Engine
32%24 complaints · typically near 58k mi · 17 in the last 2 years
“I have had my car for almost two years. This problem has been on-going the whole time. It happens intermittently, I never know. I will be driving it and usually when I…”
Backup camera & sensors
11%8 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“Center COMAND screen malfunctions. No rear camera view when reversing when screen does not work. Dealer attempted a repair but issue remains. Parts ordered for replace…”
Electrical system
11%8 complaints
“Center COMAND screen malfunctions. No rear camera view when reversing when screen does not work. Dealer attempted a repair but issue remains. Parts ordered for replace…”
Transmission & drivetrain
8%6 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“I have had my car for almost two years. This problem has been on-going the whole time. It happens intermittently, I never know. I will be driving it and usually when I…”
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.