2024 Honda CR-V vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Honda CR-V | 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 388 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 93 | 275 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–40 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 9,700 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 124 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 48 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 48 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 6 |
| Engine | 26 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 25 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
2024 Honda CR-V
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
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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.