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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WDC0G4KBXJV059458 · Checked Aug 16, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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WDC0G4KBXJV•••••• 2018 Mercedes-benz GLC 300

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2018 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 build (5 vs 3).

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84on the model
30builds in total
Most reported Engine 5 Fuel/propulsion System 2

What owners of this build wrote

Engine Nov 2023
Code P052E PCV crankcase valve ventilation
Engine Jun 2023
Complete engine failure after 55,000 miles determined that there was a broken piston #1 in the car. This required a complete engine replacement. This is a known problem by Mercedes with the engine model M274 there are numerous reports of the same problem in this engine over…
Engine Mar 2023
P052E PCV value problem requiring a $2000 repair. Has happened 2 times in 70k miles
Engine Mar 2023
Crankcase Breather Intake Line - Part number 274090560080 is malfunctioning and replacement of this requires over $2,000 at the dealership. This is a very common issue among the Mercedes-Benz vehicles that uses this same engine
Engine Jan 2023
P052e crankcase vent malfunction

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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 WDC0G4KBXJV059458 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.