2017 Jeep Cherokee vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Jeep Cherokee | 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,325 | 98 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 257 | 189 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,109 mi | 29,416 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Mercedes-Benz GLC300 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 641 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 341 | 15 |
| Engine | 256 | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 60 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 55 | 4 |
| Steering | 45 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 42 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 110 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 55 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 53 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 36 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 24 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 16 | 0 |
2017 Jeep Cherokee
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300
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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.