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Mercedes-Benz GLK250 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLK250 since 2013, and 8 recalls have been issued. The 2014 model year has 21 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
46
Recalls
8
Worst year
2014
Warranty extensions
3
Model years
2013-2015

Mercedes-Benz GLK250 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLK250 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz GLK250 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz GLK250 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201320142015

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLK250 problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    24
  • Engine
    5
  • Transmission
    4
  • Electrical
    4
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Steering
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Brakes
    2

Mercedes-Benz GLK250 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20157219Airbags39,00050
20146221Airbags62,00051
2013866Airbags60

Recalls 8

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Mercedes-Benz GLK250 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

  • Oct 2, 2023 Warranty extension 2013-2015Engine
  • Nov 6, 2020 Warranty extension 2013-2015Engine
  • Oct 29, 2020 Warranty extension 2010-2015Visibility/wiper

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz GLK250

What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLK250 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz GLK250 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz GLK250?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz GLK250?

Airbags, with 24 complaints across all years, followed by engine (5) and transmission (4).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLK250 have?

8 recalls between 2013 and 2015. The 2013 model year has the most, with 6.

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