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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
WDC0G4JB2GF••••••2016 Mercedes-benz GLC300
That is about average for the 2016 Mercedes-benz GLC300 — 5 complaints per build across 23 builds.
5on this build
124on the model
23builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedVehicle Speed Control 2Engine 2Electrical System 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashJun 2023
I am writing to express my deep concern and seek assistance regarding a potentially serious safety issue that I have experienced with my vehicle. I believe that my experience poses a significant risk to both my safety and that of other road users. In June, I encountered a…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashDec 2021
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300W. The contact stated while driving at 65 mph the vehicle went through a sudden acceleration and then slowed down to about 65 mph. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The contact got off the highway and proceeded to…
EngineApr 2019
The contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz glc300. While driving between 65-70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The check engine warning indicator illuminated after the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. When the contact…
Fuel/propulsion SystemNov 2018
On cold start (7am, between 60 and 70f degrees), there's a strong gas smell on both the cabin and outside the vehicle. No check engine light is on or any other indicator of a failure. There's no visible leaks on the underhood or my driveway. Really scared to take my kids to…
Electrical SystemDec 2015
I got my brand new mercedes benz glc 300 two weeks ago. After driving for 6 days & less than 300 miles in total the SUV stopped responding abruptly in the middle of highway cruising at a speed of 70 mph with a transmission malfunction error flashing. With no power in the car, I…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDC0G4JB2GF077778 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.