2017 Ford Edge vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Edge | 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,304 | 98 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 179 | 189 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 29,416 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Mercedes-Benz GLC300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 653 | 37 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 258 | 1 |
| Power Train | 143 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 121 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 103 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 42 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 29 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 481 | 13 |
| Overheating | 268 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 222 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 68 | 0 |
| Stalling | 62 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 36 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 34 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 33 | 0 |
2017 Ford Edge
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.