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Mercedes-benz Glc-class: which year should you buy?

Across the 2015 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2021 (82/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2021 82 · 2018 79 · 2024 78 · 2020 78

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

7 complaints · 0 recalls

202478/100
Buy

29 complaints · 0 recalls

202373/100
Buy

64 complaints · 0 recalls

202275/100
Buy

57 complaints · 0 recalls

202182/100
Buybest year

61 complaints · 0 recalls

202078/100
Buy

77 complaints · 0 recalls

201977/100
Buy

67 complaints · 0 recalls

201879/100
Buy

98 complaints · 0 recalls

201778/100
Buy

115 complaints · 0 recalls

201678/100
Buy

138 complaints · 0 recalls

201564/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2021?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2021 Mercedes-benz Glc-class’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Mercedes-benz Glc-class head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Mercedes-benz Glc-class as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.