2019 Mercedes-Benz
GLC350e 4matic
Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Mercedes-Benz GLC350e: best and worst yearsMercedes-Benz
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Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 7-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- Plug-in HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- Premium and ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Motor kW
- 85EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 235 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 9/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 350 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Range per hour (240V)
- 184 mi/hr
- Recharge hrs
- 1.9EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 30 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 5 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 62
- Reported injuries
- 4
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER18%
- ENGINE16%
- STRUCTURE8%
- POWER TRAIN7%
- STEERING4%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 90 total.
Mercedes-Benz GLC350e: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds
PE21001opened Jan 8, 2021STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Front Roof Panel Detachment
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
151 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI82.85-P-080559
Complaint The customer requests deactivation of the N112/9 HERMES communication module Note: Deactivation of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) is not supported for gray-market vehicles. Cause Before deactivating the HERMES control unit (N112/9), it must be clarified by the legal department of the respective MPC whether and under what conditions deactivation may be carried out. If deactivation is not permissible under applicable law, the HERMES control unit (N112/9) must not be deactivated. Remedy
May 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI82.85-P-080507
Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the instrument cluster. In addition, the following two conditions are also met: • HERMES (N112/9) control unit: event code B15CE00 is ACTIVE and STORED (A+S) • Vehicle Documentation System: For the HERMES control unit, the EID1, EID2, ICCID, IMEI, IMSI, TELNR fields in the "Identification/Serial number" column have the value "-" Caus
May 19, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERLI82.30-P-059239
Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) C: During the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the A-pillar (Figure 1) D: After windshield cleaning, water keeps spraying onto the windshield for several wipe cycles (Figure 2) A1: The windshield and wiper blades are contaminated with residues from car washing
May 12, 2026BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGSLI54.65-P-080132
Complaint 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist Inoperative" on Instrument Cluster 5. Cameras 6. Other Park Topics Cause Various root causes Remedy See attached diagnostic guide.
May 12, 2026SUSPENSIONLI33.20-P-078406
Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comparison. MUST match noise for proper diagnosis. NOTE: Steering functionality is not affected. Cause Contact area between wheel bearing and steering knuckle. See also: LI35.30-P-058566 (Throttle Lift-Off Noise - Rear) LI33.30-P-056665 (Throttle
Apr 16, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLI82.10-P-078301
Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the lamp unit is a "closed system". Remedy Headlamp: Remedy 1 Clearing fogged/condensed LED headlamps: 1. Drive vehicle into workshop (temperature higher than +18 °C/+64.4 °F) and connect the exhaust extra
Mar 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI54.10-P-073164
Complaint Yellow information message in driver display (instrument cluster): "Switch on motor to charge the 12V battery" Cause The state of charge (SOC) of the 12V battery has dropped to 45% or less. Remedy This warning message appears as soon as the state of charge (SOC) of the 12V primary battery drops below 45%. This message is displayed to safeguard the vehicle's starting ability. At the same time as the display appears in the instrument cluster, customers with a linked Mercedes me connect a
Feb 25, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLI82.10-P-078307
Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A leak test must be performed to determine if physical fogging exists or if the headlamp is leaky. Remedy In advance, observe LI82.10-P-078301 "Headlamp/front fog lamp leaky or fogged". 1. Prepare headlamp/check for external damage: For headlam
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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 155k mi
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