2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 Complaints

The error code is P052E and it is a PCV Code Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator. It's a time-consuming and expensive repair that seems to be regularly occurring on a lot Mercedes Benz that have this installed. And it happens often on cars with under 50K miles on them and when it's just been out of warranty this is a small inexpensive part that the customer funds through the cost of labor. Not that mechanics don't deserve their labor costs, but Mercedes ought to fix this is issue as it is borne by the consumer of a high end vehicle for a consistent, faulty part that they have engineered.

The four tires were replaced on [XXX] at 28,000 miles. Then 4 additional tires replaced at 57,000 miles [XXX]. Less than one year in Oct of 2023 I noticed a sound coming from the front tires when driving . Two of the front tires needed to be replaced 75300 miles . These tires FPIRREILLI SCROPION VERDE 235/55 R19 101H are having to be replaced too often . There appears to be a defect in the tires INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH in the rain, the front driver's side window became foggy, and the front driver's side window power switch button was depressed to roll down the window to clear the fog; however, the switch fractured in her hand. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer later informed the contact that they could not help. The failure mileage was approximately 27,500.

P052E71 Engine Separator and actuator malfunctioning. Was told this fails several times on Mercedes vehicles. I will not pass emissions with this issue. Over $2K to repair and engine light along with code appears. I have videos of the engine light coming off and on. Car has been inspected by Firestone and Mercedes Service Center.

We hit a deer at 50mph. Active restraint system pulled us back into our seats. Cabin filled with white smoke/powder. Windows automatically lowered a few inches. Dash display panel issued fault alarms on all airbags and emergency braking systems; front and rear. Vehicle automatically contacted Mercedes SOS and dispatched police. Air bags never deployed.

My 2019 GLC 300 had water coming out of the trunk interior body panels when I opened it. I looked it up online and apparently it’s a big issue happening to many mercedes Benz owners and there is no active recall for this although there should be. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Had the Crankcase valve error, PCV valve, (P052E) trigger engine problem several times at 58.000 miles mark. The dealer says its a $2000 repair and not covered under warranty. The crankcase valve affects emission controls to not perform properly. It should be covered under NJ CCR 2037 up to 70.000 miles.

Cracked piston due to a faulty wrist pin installed in the MBZ M274 engine. Yes, available for inspection. Car began shaking and I would not have been able to control it if I had been driving at a higher speed. Yes, the problem is well known amongst MBZ and the service manager admitted to this engine having resulting cracked pistons. The "check engine" light did not come on until the day after the severe shaking of the vehicle. This should have been a safety recall years ago.

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving 90 MPH, he received a message displaying "Key Fob not Detected," and the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired, and the failure reoccurred and was taken back to the dealer ten additional times without a proper cause for the failure being determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 35,000.

The Crankcase ventilation valve has a malfunction. The actuator is blocked. Code #052E71. The manufacturer has inspected the vehicle and confirmed the issue. The same issue has happened repeatedly to numerous Mercedes owners. The car is not safe to drive with this issue because it could cause engine problems.