Mercedes-Benz GLK350 years to avoid
More than twice the GLK350's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes-Benz GLK350 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Mercedes-Benz GLK350 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes-Benz GLK350 problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags620
- Fuel system86
- Brakes37
- Electrical36
- Steering34
- Body27
- Suspension25
- Engine23
- Transmission22
- Acceleration22
- Visibility14
- Driver assistance13
Most reported problems on the Mercedes-Benz GLK350
Mercedes-Benz GLK350 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 71 | 114 | Airbags | 35,000 | 4 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 72 | 104 | Airbags | 38,000 | 5 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 64 | 137 | Airbags | 56,000 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2012 | 59 | 167 | Airbags | 45,000 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 67 | 133 | Airbags | 65,786 | 4 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 44 | 241 | Airbags | 72,000 | 5 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 95 | 1 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | 95 | 5 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 95 | 2 | Body | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 12
Mercedes-Benz GLK350 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Mercedes-Benz GLK350
What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLK350 should you avoid?
2010. It has more than twice the Mercedes-Benz GLK350's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2010 alone has 241, mostly about airbags and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz GLK350?
2014, 2015 and 2011 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (104, 114 and 133).
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz GLK350?
Airbags, with 620 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (86) and brakes (37).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have?
12 recalls between 2006 and 2015. The 2013 model year has the most, with 6.
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