Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Mitsubishi Outlander
Which used car has the cleaner record?
We line up what owners actually reported to NHTSA — complaints and recall campaigns — for both cars, so you can compare their paper trail before you buy.
| Side by side | GLC | Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Years sampled | 2016, 2020, 2024 | 2016, 2020, 2024 |
| Owner complaints | 213fewer | 217 |
| Recall campaigns | 0fewer | 10 |
| NHTSA investigations | 0fewer | 1 |
| Overall safety (NHTSA, US) | n/a | 4/5 |
| Combined economy (EPA, US) | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
The quick read
Over the sampled model years, the Mercedes-Benz GLC has 213 complaints and 0 recalls, and the Mitsubishi Outlander has 217 complaints and 10 recalls. Lower numbers point to fewer reported issues, but always confirm the exact car with a VIN check.
Deeper analysis
Based on US-sourced NHTSA data, the Mercedes-Benz GLC accumulated 213 owner complaints across the 2016, 2020, and 2024 model years with zero recall campaigns, while the Mitsubishi Outlander logged a similar 217 complaints but was subject to 10 recall campaigns over the same model years. The complaint counts are nearly identical, but the Outlander's significantly higher recall tally suggests manufacturers identified more safety or defect issues requiring formal corrective action. Keep in mind this data reflects the US market and serves only as a rough reliability signal, not a definitive verdict on any individual car you might find in Europe.
NHTSA (US) owner-complaint and recall counts over recent model years. A reliability signal, not a check of any one car. Always run the VIN.