2017 Mercedes-Benz Slc 300

Routine

Owners filed 4 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the communication. It has been recalled 2 times.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or Other1
000
Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars1
000
Engine1
000
Communication1
000

2 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Communication › Auto Crash Notification21V058000
Filed Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesMercedes-Benz Usa, Llc

Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy. MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)17V308000
Filed May 9, 20175,818 vehiclesMercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.

Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015 SLK 250, 2016 SLK 350, 2016-2017 SLC 300, and 2017 SLC 43 AMG vehicles. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied.

Risk. If brake pads are constantly applied over long periods of driving, the brake components may heat up, affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the dragging brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the ESC system, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars
Filed Jan 9, 2026FL

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud whistling sound coming from the upper panel of the roof. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the bonding of the upper roof panel had failed and required to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, and the contact was referred to the dealer for additional assistance. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was not available.

Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 9, 2025TX

On September 6, 2025 while driving approximately 70 mph, the front roof panel of my vehicle detached completely. This was not only a costly failure, but also an extremely dangerous incident that could easily have caused severe injuries or fatalities — either to myself, my passengers, or other motorists on the roadway. As you are aware, Mercedes-Benz has already acknowledged this precise risk through NHTSA Recall No. 21V197000 / Campaign 2021070010, later expanded under NHTSA Recall 23V854000. These documents confirm that the bonding adhesive used on the front roof panel can deteriorate, leading to detachment. Mercedes has therefore had prior knowledge of this defect and its associated safety hazards. Given that my vehicle has now experienced the exact failure described in these recalls, it is wholly unreasonable for Mercedes-Benz to deny responsibility. This was not normal wear and tear; it was a known, documented safety defect that could have resulted in catastrophic consequences.

Engine
Filed May 15, 2024CO

Piston 1 broken at 76000 miles. Compleat engine failer

Communication
Filed May 10, 2021SC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V058000 (COMMUNICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF HILTON HEAD (155 FORDING ISLAND RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE UPDATE WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

4 of 4 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2017
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20201200Routine
20191200Routine
20181100Routine
2017 — this page4200Routine
20160100Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Feb 5, 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.