Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen vs Mercedes Benz GLC 300
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | Mercedes Benz GLC 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 246 | 609 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2019 | 2018–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 42 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 13 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 25 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.6% | 13.6% |
Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen by year
What breaks
Electrical System
37
15.0%
Airbags
37
15.0%
Other & Unspecified
32
13.0%
Engine & Cooling
27
11.0%
Suspension
27
11.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
23
9.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
5.7%
Body & Structure
14
5.7%
Mercedes Benz GLC 300 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
124
20.4%
Electrical System
102
16.7%
Other & Unspecified
72
11.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
50
8.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
32
5.3%
Lights
30
4.9%
Body & Structure
26
4.3%