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NHTSA complaint #11697600

This page summarizes an official U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration owner complaint. Use the verification links below to confirm the record directly with NHTSA.

Vehicle

2023 MERCEDES GLC

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components

SERVICE BRAKES

Dates

Incident: 02/03/2024
Filed: 11/05/2025

Owner complaint summary

Purchased vehicle 6-23 from MB West Chester pa. Feb 3-24 I was parked in a lot once I tried to enter the car I was locked out of the vehicle completely 2270 miles on it. I tried to use the key no avail. I had to contact Mercedes to have my car towed to the shop. Once arrived the damage signal came on. I was told taking the car off the tow truck sometimes makes that signal come on. I never understood. Rep stated it was the battery that died. Which the tow truck guy stated it had to be electrical. Then I returned the vehicle due to loud noise from the front of my vehicle rep stated he didn’t hear it. Then I had to return the vehicle due to brakes squealing very loud. At 5000-7900 miles I was told I needed brakes all around my vehicle. No warranty was applied I paid cash. Left the shop and the noise from the front continued and the squealing from the brakes was still very loud. I brought it back to the shop for treatment care. The rep stated it was a leaf in the front of my engine and he put some special oil on the brakes to stop the squealing but to no avail. The noise continued in both places. I brought the car back for my second treatment and then I was told they hear the noise in the front. They kept the car for a couple of days called me and stated the head dash board was burnt out. The same complaint I was making light flashing and noise. I went to pick the vehicle up stated my warranty had to cover almost $11,000 worth of work. I was devastated, depressed and then I asked is the car safe for me to drive the rep said yes. I was afraid but I had to take my car and leave. I left with tears in my eyes. I could not believe I saved my last of savings to buy me a reliable, dependable Luxury car due to my severe medical issues to make me feel better. I am very disappointed, confused, devastated and very saddened about my brand new vehicle I purchased for myself. I contacted the Attorney General back in Feb 24 and I contacted the lemon Law for support.

This is an owner complaint filed with NHTSA (ODI #11697600). It is not automatically an official recall, investigation outcome, or manufacturer admission unless the complaint text itself describes one.

Official record ID (ODI): 11697600. This page is the human-readable source link used across afterwarranty. The raw JSON link proxies NHTSA's public API for machine verification; prefer this page when reading the complaint.